195/50R15

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 195/50R15 tire size features an overall diameter of 22.68 inches, a section width of 7.7 inches (195mm), and rotates 889 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 19+ vehicle models including Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

22.68"

576.1 mm

Section Width

195 mm

7.68" wide

Sidewall Height

3.84"

97.5 mm (50% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

889

Circumference: 71.24"

Rim Diameter

15"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

4.9" - 6.8"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 195/50R15 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)195/50R15
Overall Height:22.7"
Sidewall:3.8"
Revs/Mile:889
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 122.7" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+30.4%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 78.3 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph26.1 mph+6.1 mph
30 mph39.1 mph+9.1 mph
45 mph58.7 mph+13.7 mph
60 mph78.3 mph+18.3 mph
75 mph97.8 mph+22.8 mph
90 mph117.4 mph+27.4 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+3.45" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 195/50R15 (19+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 195/50R15 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2001Mazda MX-5 MiataBase, AutomaticView 2001 MX-5 Miata ›
2001Mazda MX-5 MiataBase, StandardView 2001 MX-5 Miata ›
2002Mazda MX-5 MiataBase, AutomaticView 2002 MX-5 Miata ›
2002Mazda MX-5 MiataBase, StandardView 2002 MX-5 Miata ›
2011Smart FortwoPassion, 2D ConvertibleView 2011 Fortwo ›
2011Smart FortwoPassion, 2D CoupeView 2011 Fortwo ›
2012Smart FortwoPassion, 2D ConvertibleView 2012 Fortwo ›
2012Smart FortwoPassion, 2D CoupeView 2012 Fortwo ›
2013Smart FortwoPassion, 2D CoupeView 2013 Fortwo ›
2013Smart FortwoPassion, 2D ConvertibleView 2013 Fortwo ›
2014Smart FortwoPassionView 2014 Fortwo ›
2014Smart FortwoPassion CabrioView 2014 Fortwo ›
2015Smart FortwoPassionView 2015 Fortwo ›
2015Smart FortwoPassion CabrioView 2015 Fortwo ›
1990Volkswagen CorradoCorradoView 1990 Corrado ›
1991Volkswagen GTI2.0 EView 1991 GTI ›
1991Volkswagen GTI2.0 JView 1991 GTI ›
1992Volkswagen GTI2.0 EView 1992 GTI ›
1992Volkswagen GTI2.0 JView 1992 GTI ›