Tire Size Box

175/60R16 vs 195/60R16

195/60R16 compared with 175/60R16

+3.9% diameter, +0.8" width

195/60R16 is 25.21" tall vs 24.27". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

24.3"16" rim4.1"6.9" wide
175/60R16 (solid) compared with 195/60R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/60R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.3 mph

195/60R16 is +0.94 inches (+3.9%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

175/60R16195/60R16Difference%
Overall diameter24.27"25.21"+0.94"+3.9%
Section width6.89"7.68"+0.79"+11.4%
Sidewall height4.13"4.61"+0.47"+11.4%
Circumference76.24"79.21"+2.97"+3.9%
Revolutions per mile831.1799.9−31.1−3.7%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 175/60R16 and you fit 195/60R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.8 mph+0.8 mph
30 mph31.2 mph+1.2 mph
40 mph41.6 mph+1.6 mph
50 mph51.9 mph+1.9 mph
60 mph62.3 mph+2.3 mph
65 mph67.5 mph+2.5 mph
70 mph72.7 mph+2.7 mph
75 mph77.9 mph+2.9 mph
80 mph83.1 mph+3.1 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 175/60R16 or 195/60R16?
195/60R16 is taller by 0.94 inches (25.21" vs 24.27"). 195/60R16 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 175/60R16 with 195/60R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.9%, 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 195/60R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/60R16 fitted (calibrated for 175/60R16), your real speed is 62.3 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.9%.
Will 195/60R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.47 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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