Tire Size Box

175/65R14 vs 195/65R14

195/65R14 compared with 175/65R14

+4.5% diameter, +0.8" width

195/65R14 is 23.98" tall vs 22.96". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

23.0"14" rim4.5"6.9" wide
175/65R14 (solid) compared with 195/65R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/65R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.7 mph

195/65R14 is +1.02 inches (+4.5%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

175/65R14195/65R14Difference%
Overall diameter22.96"23.98"+1.02"+4.5%
Section width6.89"7.68"+0.79"+11.4%
Sidewall height4.48"4.99"+0.51"+11.4%
Circumference72.12"75.34"+3.22"+4.5%
Revolutions per mile878.5841.0−37.5−4.3%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 175/65R14 and you fit 195/65R14, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.9 mph+0.9 mph
30 mph31.3 mph+1.3 mph
40 mph41.8 mph+1.8 mph
50 mph52.2 mph+2.2 mph
60 mph62.7 mph+2.7 mph
65 mph67.9 mph+2.9 mph
70 mph73.1 mph+3.1 mph
75 mph78.3 mph+3.3 mph
80 mph83.6 mph+3.6 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 175/65R14 or 195/65R14?
195/65R14 is taller by 1.02 inches (23.98" vs 22.96"). 195/65R14 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 175/65R14 with 195/65R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.5%, 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 195/65R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/65R14 fitted (calibrated for 175/65R14), your real speed is 62.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.5%.
Will 195/65R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.51 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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