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195/60R15 vs 195/55R16

195/55R16 is 1.0% taller (+0.23 in) and the same width than 195/60R15.

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195/55R16 is 1.0% taller than 195/60R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

195/60R15195/55R16Change
Diameter24.21″24.44″+0.23″+1.0%
Width7.68″7.68″0.00″0.0%
Sidewall4.61″4.22″−0.38″−8.3%
Circumference76.1″76.8″+0.7″+1.0%
Wheel15″16″+1″
Revs per mile833825−8
SideTread
195/60R15195/55R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.6mph

Real speed on 195/55R16.

Ground clearance+0.12in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side0.00in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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195/60R15 or 195/55R16?

Can I use 195/55R16 instead of 195/60R15?

195/55R16 is 1.0% taller than 195/60R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. 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 195/55R16 you are really doing 60.6 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/60R15. Going the other way, 195/60R15 would make it read 59.4 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.12 in (+3 mm) under the axle.

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