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195/60R15 vs 195/55R16

195/55R16 is 0.23 in (5.9 mm) taller than 195/60R15, a +0.96% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 195/60R15, an indicated 60 mph is 60.6 mph on 195/55R16.

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Diameter difference +0.96%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 195/55R16 is a near match for 195/60R15; 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: 195/60R15 (24.21 in) vs 195/55R16 (24.44 in)195/60R1524.21 in × 7.68 in195/55R1624.44 in × 7.68 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
195/60R15 vs 195/55R16 differences
Measurement195/60R15195/55R16Difference% diff
Overall diameter24.21 in (615.0 mm)24.44 in (620.9 mm)+0.23 in (+5.9 mm)+0.96%
Sidewall height4.61 in (117.0 mm)4.22 in (107.3 mm)−0.38 in (−9.7 mm)−8.33%
Section width7.68 in (195.0 mm)7.68 in (195.0 mm)0.00 in (0.0 mm)0.00%
Circumference76.07 in (1,932.1 mm)76.80 in (1,950.6 mm)+0.73 in (+18.5 mm)+0.96%
Revolutions per mile833825−8−0.95%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 195/60R15
IndicatedActual on 195/60R15Actual on 195/55R16Difference
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: 195/55R16 raises the vehicle by 0.12 in (2.9 mm) at the axle (half the +5.9 mm diameter difference).

195/55R16 is 0.23 in taller than 195/60R15 and the same width, a 0.96% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 195/60R15, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.6 mph on 195/55R16, and revolutions per mile change from 833 to 825.

195/55R16 mounts on a 16-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 15-inch wheel of 195/60R15.

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