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195/65R14 vs 195/60R15

195/60R15 is 0.23 in (5.9 mm) taller than 195/65R14, a +0.97% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 195/65R14, an indicated 60 mph is 60.6 mph on 195/60R15.

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Diameter difference +0.97%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 195/60R15 is a near match for 195/65R14; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 195/65R14 (23.98 in) vs 195/60R15 (24.21 in)195/65R1423.98 in × 7.68 in195/60R1524.21 in × 7.68 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
195/65R14 vs 195/60R15 differences
Measurement195/65R14195/60R15Difference% diff
Overall diameter23.98 in (609.1 mm)24.21 in (615.0 mm)+0.23 in (+5.9 mm)+0.97%
Sidewall height4.99 in (126.8 mm)4.61 in (117.0 mm)−0.38 in (−9.7 mm)−7.69%
Section width7.68 in (195.0 mm)7.68 in (195.0 mm)0.00 in (0.0 mm)0.00%
Circumference75.34 in (1,913.5 mm)76.07 in (1,932.1 mm)+0.73 in (+18.5 mm)+0.97%
Revolutions per mile841833−8−0.96%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 195/65R14
IndicatedActual on 195/65R14Actual on 195/60R15Difference
30 mph30.0 mph30.3 mph+0.3 mph
60 mph60.0 mph60.6 mph+0.6 mph
75 mph75.0 mph75.7 mph+0.7 mph

Ride-height change: 195/60R15 raises the vehicle by 0.12 in (3.0 mm) at the axle (half the +5.9 mm diameter difference).

195/60R15 is 0.23 in taller than 195/65R14 and the same width, a 0.97% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 195/65R14, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.6 mph on 195/60R15, and revolutions per mile change from 841 to 833.

195/60R15 mounts on a 15-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 14-inch wheel of 195/65R14.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.