Tire Size Box

195/60R13 vs 195/70R13

195/70R13 compared with 195/60R13

+6.9% diameter, 0.0" width

195/70R13 is 23.75" tall vs 22.21". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

22.2"13" rim4.6"7.7" wide
195/60R13 (solid) compared with 195/70R13 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

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

64.1 mph

195/70R13 is +1.54 inches (+6.9%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/60R13195/70R13Difference%
Overall diameter22.21"23.75"+1.54"+6.9%
Section width7.68"7.68"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height4.61"5.37"+0.77"+16.7%
Circumference69.78"74.61"+4.82"+6.9%
Revolutions per mile908.0849.3−58.7−6.5%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/60R13 and you fit 195/70R13, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.4 mph+1.4 mph
30 mph32.1 mph+2.1 mph
40 mph42.8 mph+2.8 mph
50 mph53.5 mph+3.5 mph
60 mph64.1 mph+4.1 mph
65 mph69.5 mph+4.5 mph
70 mph74.8 mph+4.8 mph
75 mph80.2 mph+5.2 mph
80 mph85.5 mph+5.5 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/60R13 or 195/70R13?
195/70R13 is taller by 1.54 inches (23.75" vs 22.21"). 195/60R13 is the same width.
Can I replace 195/60R13 with 195/70R13?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +6.9%, 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 195/60R13), your real speed is 64.1 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 6.9%.
Will 195/70R13 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.77 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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