Tire Size Box

195/60R16 vs 195/70R16

195/70R16 compared with 195/60R16

+6.1% diameter, 0.0" width

195/70R16 is 26.75" 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 195/70R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/70R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

63.7 mph

195/70R16 is +1.54 inches (+6.1%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/60R16195/70R16Difference%
Overall diameter25.21"26.75"+1.54"+6.1%
Section width7.68"7.68"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height4.61"5.37"+0.77"+16.7%
Circumference79.21"84.03"+4.82"+6.1%
Revolutions per mile799.9754.0−45.9−5.7%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/60R16 and you fit 195/70R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.2 mph+1.2 mph
30 mph31.8 mph+1.8 mph
40 mph42.4 mph+2.4 mph
50 mph53.0 mph+3.0 mph
60 mph63.7 mph+3.7 mph
65 mph69.0 mph+4.0 mph
70 mph74.3 mph+4.3 mph
75 mph79.6 mph+4.6 mph
80 mph84.9 mph+4.9 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/60R16 or 195/70R16?
195/70R16 is taller by 1.54 inches (26.75" vs 25.21"). 195/60R16 is the same width.
Can I replace 195/60R16 with 195/70R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +6.1%, 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 195/70R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/70R16 fitted (calibrated for 195/60R16), your real speed is 63.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 6.1%.
Will 195/70R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.77 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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