Tire Size Box

195/60R17 vs 215/60R17

215/60R17 compared with 195/60R17

+3.6% diameter, +0.8" width

215/60R17 is 27.16" tall vs 26.21". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

26.2"17" rim4.6"7.7" wide
195/60R17 (solid) compared with 215/60R17 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/60R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.2 mph

215/60R17 is +0.94 inches (+3.6%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/60R17215/60R17Difference%
Overall diameter26.21"27.16"+0.94"+3.6%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height4.61"5.08"+0.47"+10.3%
Circumference82.35"85.32"+2.97"+3.6%
Revolutions per mile769.4742.6−26.8−3.5%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/60R17 and you fit 215/60R17, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.1 mph+1.1 mph
40 mph41.4 mph+1.4 mph
50 mph51.8 mph+1.8 mph
60 mph62.2 mph+2.2 mph
65 mph67.3 mph+2.3 mph
70 mph72.5 mph+2.5 mph
75 mph77.7 mph+2.7 mph
80 mph82.9 mph+2.9 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/60R17 or 215/60R17?
215/60R17 is taller by 0.94 inches (27.16" vs 26.21"). 215/60R17 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/60R17 with 215/60R17?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.6%, 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 215/60R17 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/60R17 fitted (calibrated for 195/60R17), your real speed is 62.2 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.6%.
Will 215/60R17 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.47 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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