Tire Size Box

175/70R13 vs 195/70R13

195/70R13 compared with 175/70R13

+4.9% diameter, +0.8" width

195/70R13 is 23.75" tall vs 22.65". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

22.6"13" rim4.8"6.9" wide
175/70R13 (solid) compared with 195/70R13 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/70R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.9 mph

195/70R13 is +1.10 inches (+4.9%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

175/70R13195/70R13Difference%
Overall diameter22.65"23.75"+1.10"+4.9%
Section width6.89"7.68"+0.79"+11.4%
Sidewall height4.82"5.37"+0.55"+11.4%
Circumference71.14"74.61"+3.46"+4.9%
Revolutions per mile890.6849.3−41.3−4.6%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 175/70R13 and you fit 195/70R13, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.0 mph+1.0 mph
30 mph31.5 mph+1.5 mph
40 mph41.9 mph+1.9 mph
50 mph52.4 mph+2.4 mph
60 mph62.9 mph+2.9 mph
65 mph68.2 mph+3.2 mph
70 mph73.4 mph+3.4 mph
75 mph78.7 mph+3.7 mph
80 mph83.9 mph+3.9 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 175/70R13 or 195/70R13?
195/70R13 is taller by 1.10 inches (23.75" vs 22.65"). 195/70R13 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 175/70R13 with 195/70R13?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.9%, 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 195/70R13 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/70R13 fitted (calibrated for 175/70R13), your real speed is 62.9 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.9%.
Will 195/70R13 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.55 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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