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185/55R15 vs 195/60R15

195/60R15 is 5.2% taller (+1.20 in) and 0.39 in wider than 185/55R15.

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195/60R15 is 5.2% taller than 185/55R15. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

185/55R15195/60R15Change
Diameter23.01″24.21″+1.20″+5.2%
Width7.28″7.68″+0.39″+5.4%
Sidewall4.01″4.61″+0.60″+15.0%
Circumference72.3″76.1″+3.8″+5.2%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile876833−43
SideTread
185/55R15195/60R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.1mph

Real speed on 195/60R15.

Ground clearance+0.60in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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185/55R15 or 195/60R15?

Can I use 195/60R15 instead of 185/55R15?

195/60R15 is 5.2% taller than 185/55R15. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 195/60R15 you are really doing 63.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 185/55R15. Going the other way, 185/55R15 would make it read 57.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.60 in (+15 mm) under the axle.

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