Tire Size Box

195/60R16 vs 195/65R16

195/65R16 compared with 195/60R16

+3.0% diameter, 0.0" width

195/65R16 is 25.98" tall vs 25.21". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

25.2"16" rim4.6"7.7" wide
195/60R16 (solid) compared with 195/65R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/65R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.8 mph

195/65R16 is +0.77 inches (+3.0%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/60R16195/65R16Difference%
Overall diameter25.21"25.98"+0.77"+3.0%
Section width7.68"7.68"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height4.61"4.99"+0.38"+8.3%
Circumference79.21"81.62"+2.41"+3.0%
Revolutions per mile799.9776.3−23.6−3.0%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/60R16 and you fit 195/65R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.6 mph+0.6 mph
30 mph30.9 mph+0.9 mph
40 mph41.2 mph+1.2 mph
50 mph51.5 mph+1.5 mph
60 mph61.8 mph+1.8 mph
65 mph67.0 mph+2.0 mph
70 mph72.1 mph+2.1 mph
75 mph77.3 mph+2.3 mph
80 mph82.4 mph+2.4 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/60R16 or 195/65R16?
195/65R16 is taller by 0.77 inches (25.98" vs 25.21"). 195/60R16 is the same width.
Can I replace 195/60R16 with 195/65R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.0%, 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 195/65R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/65R16 fitted (calibrated for 195/60R16), your real speed is 61.8 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.0%.
Will 195/65R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.38 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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