Tire Size Box

175/60R14 vs 195/60R14

195/60R14 compared with 175/60R14

+4.2% diameter, +0.8" width

195/60R14 is 23.21" tall vs 22.27". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

22.3"14" rim4.1"6.9" wide
175/60R14 (solid) compared with 195/60R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/60R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.5 mph

195/60R14 is +0.94 inches (+4.2%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

175/60R14195/60R14Difference%
Overall diameter22.27"23.21"+0.94"+4.2%
Section width6.89"7.68"+0.79"+11.4%
Sidewall height4.13"4.61"+0.47"+11.4%
Circumference69.96"72.92"+2.97"+4.2%
Revolutions per mile905.7868.8−36.9−4.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 175/60R14 and you fit 195/60R14, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.8 mph+0.8 mph
30 mph31.3 mph+1.3 mph
40 mph41.7 mph+1.7 mph
50 mph52.1 mph+2.1 mph
60 mph62.5 mph+2.5 mph
65 mph67.8 mph+2.8 mph
70 mph73.0 mph+3.0 mph
75 mph78.2 mph+3.2 mph
80 mph83.4 mph+3.4 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 175/60R14 or 195/60R14?
195/60R14 is taller by 0.94 inches (23.21" vs 22.27"). 195/60R14 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 175/60R14 with 195/60R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.2%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 195/60R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/60R14 fitted (calibrated for 175/60R14), your real speed is 62.5 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.2%.
Will 195/60R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.47 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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