195 50 R15 tyres
If you need a new set of 195 50 R15 tyres for your car, we can help. This is a supermini and small-hatch fitment, and it is a slightly sportier choice than the taller profiles that usually come on cars this size. Our fitters see it most often on the Ford Ka, Mazda 2, Smart Fortwo and Seat Toledo.
Protyre stocks a massive range of tyres from all the top manufacturers. We carry an extensive selection of sizes and types, making it easy to find your perfect match, and our experienced staff are always on hand to give you a few pointers if you are not sure what tyre is best for your vehicle. Whether you need winter tyres, summer tyres or an all-rounder, we have what you are looking for.
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The 195 50 R15 tyre measurements
The tyre measurements for 195 50 R15 are as follows:
Diameter: 577mm
Width: 195mm
Wheel: 381mm (a 15-inch rim)
Sidewall: 97mm
Circumference: 1,808mm
Revs/Mile: 890
Those numbers come straight from the size code. 195 is the width in millimetres, 50 is the aspect ratio, so the sidewall stands at half the width, 97.5mm, which is where the 97mm above comes from, and the R denotes radial construction on a 15-inch wheel. A 50 profile is fairly low for a small car, which is what gives these tyres a firmer, more direct feel than a 60 or 65 profile on the same rim.
You will see this size written several ways depending on where you are shopping. 195 50 15, 195 50r15, 195 50r15 tyres and 195/50r15 tyres all describe the same tyre, and older listings sometimes use this form, 195 50 x 15 tyres. None of it changes what you need. If the punctuation is putting you off, put your registration into the search above and we will match the size for you, or browse all tyre sizes if you run a second set of wheels.
Choosing summer, winter or all season 195 50 R15 tyres
Because this size covers all three seasonal options, the choice is worth a moment's thought rather than defaulting to whatever was on the car. All-season tyres are the pragmatic pick for a small car that lives outside and does modest mileage, since there is no second set to store. A summer set suits drivers who want the sharper dry response this profile is capable of, and a dedicated winter set is worth it if you regularly drive in cold, rural or high conditions.
Price spans budget tyres, mid-range tyres and premium tyres in this size, and the tyre label gradings for wet grip and fuel efficiency give you a fairer comparison between them than price alone. One other figure to note: check the speed rating on your existing sidewall matches what your handbook asks for, because a lower-rated tyre is a cheap-looking saving that is not legal to fit.
Not sure this is your size?
If you have checked the dimensions above and are still not certain this is the right tyre for your car, take a look at your vehicle's handbook. You will find the manufacturer's recommendations for the best tyre. Alternatively, feel free to pop into one of our garages for further advice. We have over 155 branches nationwide, each staffed by a professional, knowledgeable team that can help you to find the right tyre.
If your current set might be near the end of its life, book a free tyre check and we will measure your tread against the 1.6mm UK legal minimum, which applies across the central three-quarters of the tyre around its full circumference. Our guide to UK tyre law covers the penalties, and our help and advice section has more on when to make the seasonal switch. Find your nearest Protyre garage when you are ready to book.
Frequently Asked Questions
All three seasonal options are available in this size, so start from the coldest end and work back. 195 50 R15 winter tyres use a softer compound and a deeper tread to shorten braking distances on snow, ice and cold wet roads, and they are the right answer once temperatures sit below roughly 5-7°C. 195 50 R15 all season tyres stop short of that specialism but hold reasonable year-round performance on one set, which is why they suit a small car with nowhere to store a second. 195 50 R15 summer tyres sit at the other end, with a harder compound that stays efficient and grips well on drier roads above that same temperature mark. Our fitters will happily talk through which combination makes sense for your mileage.
At any Protyre garage. Enter your registration and postcode in the search above and you will see live availability and prices for 195 50 R15 tyres at branches close to you, with same-day slots where stock allows. Fitting and VAT are included in the price shown, so nothing gets added when you arrive, and our team will check your alignment and pressures while the car is with us.
Yes. Dropping the R and the slashes is just shorthand, and 195/50r15 tyres means the same thing again. The R stands for radial construction, which is what virtually every modern car tyre uses, so it carries no choice for you to make. What does matter is the middle number: a 195/55 R15 or a 195/45 R15 is a different tyre with a different rolling diameter, which will throw your speedometer out if mixed with your existing set. Check all three figures on the sidewall before you order.