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195/50R15 vs 195/60R15

195/60R15 is 6.8% taller (+1.54 in) and the same width than 195/50R15.

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195/60R15 is 6.8% taller than 195/50R15. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

195/50R15195/60R15Change
Diameter22.68″24.21″+1.54″+6.8%
Width7.68″7.68″0.00″0.0%
Sidewall3.84″4.61″+0.77″+20.0%
Circumference71.2″76.1″+4.8″+6.8%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile889833−56
SideTread
195/50R15195/60R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph64.1mph

Real speed on 195/60R15.

Ground clearance+0.77in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side0.00in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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195/50R15 or 195/60R15?

Can I use 195/60R15 instead of 195/50R15?

195/60R15 is 6.8% taller than 195/50R15. 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 64.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/50R15. Going the other way, 195/50R15 would make it read 56.2 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.77 in (+20 mm) under the axle.

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