Tire Size Box

195/50R17 vs 195/60R17

195/60R17 compared with 195/50R17

+6.2% diameter, 0.0" width

195/60R17 is 26.21" tall vs 24.68". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

24.7"17" rim3.8"7.7" wide
195/50R17 (solid) compared with 195/60R17 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/60R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

63.7 mph

195/60R17 is +1.54 inches (+6.2%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/50R17195/60R17Difference%
Overall diameter24.68"26.21"+1.54"+6.2%
Section width7.68"7.68"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height3.84"4.61"+0.77"+20.0%
Circumference77.53"82.35"+4.82"+6.2%
Revolutions per mile817.3769.4−47.9−5.9%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/50R17 and you fit 195/60R17, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.2 mph+1.2 mph
30 mph31.9 mph+1.9 mph
40 mph42.5 mph+2.5 mph
50 mph53.1 mph+3.1 mph
60 mph63.7 mph+3.7 mph
65 mph69.0 mph+4.0 mph
70 mph74.4 mph+4.4 mph
75 mph79.7 mph+4.7 mph
80 mph85.0 mph+5.0 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/50R17 or 195/60R17?
195/60R17 is taller by 1.54 inches (26.21" vs 24.68"). 195/50R17 is the same width.
Can I replace 195/50R17 with 195/60R17?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +6.2%, 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 195/60R17 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/60R17 fitted (calibrated for 195/50R17), your real speed is 63.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 6.2%.
Will 195/60R17 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.77 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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