193Best 195/50 R15 tires
17 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Toyo Extensa HP II at 93/100.
22.7″
overall diameter
7.7″
section width
15″
rim diameter
889.4
revs per mile
Best 195/50 R15 summer tires
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284Conversion
195/50 R15 in inches
| Overall diameter | 22.7″ |
| Section width | 7.7″ |
| Rim diameter | 15″ |
| Sidewall height | 98 mm |
| Circumference | 71.2″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 889.4 |
The closest flotation size is 26x10R15 — 14.7% taller and 30.3% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 195/50 R15 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5.5″
Ideal
6″
Maximum
7″
Rim diameter is fixed at 15″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 7.7″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 15x5, 15x5.5, 15x6, 15x6.5, 15x7.
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Sidewall
195/50 R15 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 195 | The first number is the section width — 195 mm, or about 7.7 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 50 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 50%, the sidewall is about 98 mm tall. |
| R15 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 15-inch wheel. |