GarageCalc What 195/60R14 means
195 is the section width in millimeters (7.7 in). 60 is the aspect ratio: the sidewall is 60 percent of the width, so 195 × 0.60 = 117 mm (4.6 in). R is radial construction, and 14 is the wheel diameter in inches (356 mm). Stack two sidewalls on the wheel and you get the overall diameter: 356 + 2 × 117 = 590 mm, or 23.2 in.
A full marking adds a load index and speed rating after the size, for example 195/60R14 91V. Those two codes set how much weight and speed the tire is certified for; look them up in the load index chart and the speed rating chart.
Plus and minus sizing from 195/60R14
Going up one wheel size, the closest match is 175/60R15 at +0.2% diameter with a 105 mm sidewall instead of 117 mm. Going down one size, 185/70R13 is -0.1% with a taller 130 mm sidewall for more comfort and pothole margin. Anything inside 3 percent keeps the speedometer, ABS and gearing effectively stock; the comparison calculator shows the full speedometer table for any pair.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is a 195/60R14 tire?
23.2 inches (590 mm) in overall diameter: the 14-inch wheel (356 mm) plus two 117 mm sidewalls. Real tires land within about 1 to 2 percent of that depending on brand, tread depth and pressure.
What is 195/60R14 in inches?
23.2 x 7.7 R14: 23.2 inches tall, 7.7 inches wide, on a 14-inch wheel. The sidewall is 4.6 inches and the circumference is 72.9 inches, so the tire turns 869 times per mile.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 195/60R14?
Within 3 percent of the same diameter on the same 14-inch wheel: 175/65R14 (-1.1%), 185/65R14 (+1.1%), 175/70R14 (+1.9%); on a 15-inch wheel: 175/60R15 (+0.2%), 205/50R15 (-0.6%); on a 13-inch wheel: 185/70R13 (-0.1%), 175/70R13 (-2.4%). The percentage is the diameter change, which is also your speedometer error.