Tire Size Box

175/80R13 vs 195/80R13

195/80R13 compared with 175/80R13

+5.2% diameter, +0.8" width

195/80R13 is 25.28" tall vs 24.02". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

24.0"13" rim5.5"6.9" wide
175/80R13 (solid) compared with 195/80R13 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/80R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

63.1 mph

195/80R13 is +1.26 inches (+5.2%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

175/80R13195/80R13Difference%
Overall diameter24.02"25.28"+1.26"+5.2%
Section width6.89"7.68"+0.79"+11.4%
Sidewall height5.51"6.14"+0.63"+11.4%
Circumference75.47"79.43"+3.96"+5.2%
Revolutions per mile839.5797.7−41.8−5.0%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 175/80R13 and you fit 195/80R13, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.0 mph+1.0 mph
30 mph31.6 mph+1.6 mph
40 mph42.1 mph+2.1 mph
50 mph52.6 mph+2.6 mph
60 mph63.1 mph+3.1 mph
65 mph68.4 mph+3.4 mph
70 mph73.7 mph+3.7 mph
75 mph78.9 mph+3.9 mph
80 mph84.2 mph+4.2 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 175/80R13 or 195/80R13?
195/80R13 is taller by 1.26 inches (25.28" vs 24.02"). 195/80R13 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 175/80R13 with 195/80R13?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +5.2%, 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 195/80R13 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/80R13 fitted (calibrated for 175/80R13), your real speed is 63.1 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 5.2%.
Will 195/80R13 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.63 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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