Best 195/70 R15 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info

195/70 R15 in inches What rims fit 195/70 R15 tires What is 195/70 R15?

Best 195/70 R15 Truck/SUV All-Season Tires

Continental VancoFourSeason

Overall: 26%

Dry: 70%

Wet: 55%

Snow: 29%

Comfort: 66%

Wear: 35%

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195/70 R15 in inches

195/70 R15 tires' overall diameter is 25.7 inches, tire width is 7.7 inches, the tire can be mounted on 15 inches wheel and the circumference is 80.7". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 785.1 revolutions per mile.

So the closest metric tire size of 195/70R15 existing size in inches is 28x9.0R15, which is 8.95% taller and 16.88% wider.

You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 195/70 R15 vs 28x9.0R15.

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What rims fit 195/70 R15 tires?

For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 195/70 R15 tires:

Rim diameter x rim width

15x5.5
15x6
15x6.5

195/70 R15 – what does it mean?

Parameter	Meaning
195	The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 195 mm or approximately 7.7 inches.
70	The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 70%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 70% of the width or ~ 137mm
R15	The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 15-inch wheels

If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.