Tire Size Box

195/60R13 vs 215/60R13

215/60R13 compared with 195/60R13

+4.3% diameter, +0.8" width

215/60R13 is 23.16" 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 215/60R13 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/60R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.6 mph

215/60R13 is +0.94 inches (+4.3%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/60R13215/60R13Difference%
Overall diameter22.21"23.16"+0.94"+4.3%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height4.61"5.08"+0.47"+10.3%
Circumference69.78"72.75"+2.97"+4.3%
Revolutions per mile908.0870.9−37.0−4.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/60R13 and you fit 215/60R13, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.9 mph+0.9 mph
30 mph31.3 mph+1.3 mph
40 mph41.7 mph+1.7 mph
50 mph52.1 mph+2.1 mph
60 mph62.6 mph+2.6 mph
65 mph67.8 mph+2.8 mph
70 mph73.0 mph+3.0 mph
75 mph78.2 mph+3.2 mph
80 mph83.4 mph+3.4 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/60R13 or 215/60R13?
215/60R13 is taller by 0.94 inches (23.16" vs 22.21"). 215/60R13 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/60R13 with 215/60R13?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.3%, 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 215/60R13 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/60R13 fitted (calibrated for 195/60R13), your real speed is 62.6 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.3%.
Will 215/60R13 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.47 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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