Tire Size Box

175/80R14 vs 195/80R14

195/80R14 compared with 175/80R14

+5.0% diameter, +0.8" width

195/80R14 is 26.28" tall vs 25.02". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

25.0"14" rim5.5"6.9" wide
175/80R14 (solid) compared with 195/80R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/80R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

63.0 mph

195/80R14 is +1.26 inches (+5.0%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

175/80R14195/80R14Difference%
Overall diameter25.02"26.28"+1.26"+5.0%
Section width6.89"7.68"+0.79"+11.4%
Sidewall height5.51"6.14"+0.63"+11.4%
Circumference78.61"82.57"+3.96"+5.0%
Revolutions per mile806.0767.3−38.6−4.8%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 175/80R14 and you fit 195/80R14, 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 mph42.0 mph+2.0 mph
50 mph52.5 mph+2.5 mph
60 mph63.0 mph+3.0 mph
65 mph68.3 mph+3.3 mph
70 mph73.5 mph+3.5 mph
75 mph78.8 mph+3.8 mph
80 mph84.0 mph+4.0 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 175/80R14 or 195/80R14?
195/80R14 is taller by 1.26 inches (26.28" vs 25.02"). 195/80R14 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 175/80R14 with 195/80R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +5.0%, 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 195/80R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/80R14 fitted (calibrated for 175/80R14), your real speed is 63.0 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 5.0%.
Will 195/80R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.63 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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