Tire Size Box

195/60R14 vs 215/60R14

215/60R14 compared with 195/60R14

+4.1% diameter, +0.8" width

215/60R14 is 24.16" tall vs 23.21". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

23.2"14" rim4.6"7.7" wide
195/60R14 (solid) compared with 215/60R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/60R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.4 mph

215/60R14 is +0.94 inches (+4.1%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/60R14215/60R14Difference%
Overall diameter23.21"24.16"+0.94"+4.1%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height4.61"5.08"+0.47"+10.3%
Circumference72.92"75.89"+2.97"+4.1%
Revolutions per mile868.8834.9−34.0−3.9%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/60R14 and you fit 215/60R14, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.8 mph+0.8 mph
30 mph31.2 mph+1.2 mph
40 mph41.6 mph+1.6 mph
50 mph52.0 mph+2.0 mph
60 mph62.4 mph+2.4 mph
65 mph67.6 mph+2.6 mph
70 mph72.8 mph+2.8 mph
75 mph78.1 mph+3.1 mph
80 mph83.3 mph+3.3 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/60R14 or 215/60R14?
215/60R14 is taller by 0.94 inches (24.16" vs 23.21"). 215/60R14 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/60R14 with 215/60R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.1%, 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 215/60R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/60R14 fitted (calibrated for 195/60R14), your real speed is 62.4 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.1%.
Will 215/60R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.47 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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