195/65 R15 Tyres Explained

195/65 R15 is a very common tyre size. It is often used by smaller family and compact cars and balances ride comfort, and responsive handling. The numbers explain the the different aspects of a tyre's dimensions. In this instance the 195 tells us the width of the tyre in millimetres. Next the 65 is the aspect ratio of the tyre - which is the sidewall height - 65% of 195mm (about 127mm). R15 means the tyre fits a 15 inch wheel. You'll see this size on cars commonly used for commuting, school runs and motorway trips. It's offered by premium brands like Michelin, Continental, and Goodyear. mid range brands include Hankook, Kumho, Yokohama and Falken. Finally, budget options include Westlake, Wanli, Royal Black and Nankang. Popular examples in 195/65 R15 on this page are the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2. To confirm this is right for your car, check the tyre sidewall, the driver's door sticker or your vehicle handbook. Or enter your registration to see exact matches.

The tyre size that you find on the sidewall of a tyre will tell you important information such as the width, profile and diameter of your tyre. In this case, for the tyre size 195/65 R15, this means the following: 195 - the width of the tyre in millimetres. I.e. 195mm wide. 65 - the height of the sidewall as a percentage of the width. In this case 65% R15 - the diameter of the tyre's inner rim in inches. Basically what size of wheel this is designed to fit onto. In this instance it is a 15 inch wheel.

There is no standard recommended tyre pressure for 195/65 R15 tyres, as each vehicle manufacturer will recommend their own optimal tyre pressure so you can enjoy the best performance from your vehicle. If you are unsure as to the correct tyre pressure for your 195/65 R15 tyres, there are a few different places you can look to find this information. Vehicle handbook - There is a section in most manufacturer handbooks which covers all the technical details for a tyre. This includes the tyre size, load rating, speed rating and tyre pressure. Tyre label - The tyre label is often found on the door jamb of the driver’s side. It is a small rectangular sticker which contains the information you need to know in regards to tyre pressure and tyre sizes. It should also tell you the tyre pressure recommendation

The height of your tyre's sidewall for the tyre size 195/65 R15 can be worked out by using the tyre's profile size. For the tyre size, the profile is 65. What this tells us is that the sidewall height is 65% of the cross-section width of the tyre. The sidewall height is determined by the distance between the rim line and the tread line. So, as this tyre has a cross-section width of 195mm, the height of the sidewall is 65% of 195 – which is 126.75mm.