Bridgestone DriveGuard 195/60R15 Tires

Bridgestone DriveGuard 195/60R15 SL 88H is a touring all-season tire with run-flat capability.

Bridgestone DriveGuard 195/60R15 SL 88H Tire Specs

195/60R15 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P195/60R15) variant

Let us decode each aspect of the tire size code to have a full understanding what this tire size means.

195 is a section width of the tire from one sidewall to the other. Tire tread width is typically a bit narrower than the section width. Section width of 195/60R15 tire is 195 millimeters.

60 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 195/60R15 tire, the sidewall height is 60% of its tread width.

R denotes that 195/60R15 tire has radial construction.

15 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 195/60R15 can be mounted on rims with 15 inches in diameter.

SL denotes the load range of a tire. Standard Load or SL tires are typically found on passenger cars, smaller SUVs, and light trucks. These tires are designed to operate at standard inflation pressures and are not meant for carrying heavy loads.

88 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 88 can support a maximum load of 1235 pounds or 560 kilograms per tire.

H indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of H is approved for speeds up to 130 miles per hour or 209 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Bridgestone DriveGuard 195/60R15 is a run-flat tire designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven at a reduced speed for a limited distance.

Maximum inflation for Bridgestone DriveGuard 195/60R15 tire is 44 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Bridgestone DriveGuard 195/60R15 tire is 500 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 003230.