Tire Size Box

195/60R15 vs 215/60R15

215/60R15 compared with 195/60R15

+3.9% diameter, +0.8" width

215/60R15 is 25.16" tall vs 24.21". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

24.2"15" rim4.6"7.7" wide
195/60R15 (solid) compared with 215/60R15 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/60R15 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.3 mph

215/60R15 is +0.94 inches (+3.9%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/60R15215/60R15Difference%
Overall diameter24.21"25.16"+0.94"+3.9%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height4.61"5.08"+0.47"+10.3%
Circumference76.07"79.03"+2.97"+3.9%
Revolutions per mile833.0801.7−31.3−3.8%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/60R15 and you fit 215/60R15, 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 mph62.3 mph+2.3 mph
65 mph67.5 mph+2.5 mph
70 mph72.7 mph+2.7 mph
75 mph77.9 mph+2.9 mph
80 mph83.1 mph+3.1 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/60R15 or 215/60R15?
215/60R15 is taller by 0.94 inches (25.16" vs 24.21"). 215/60R15 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/60R15 with 215/60R15?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.9%, 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 215/60R15 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/60R15 fitted (calibrated for 195/60R15), your real speed is 62.3 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.9%.
Will 215/60R15 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.47 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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