Tire Size Box

195/65R14 vs 215/65R14

215/65R14 compared with 195/65R14

+4.3% diameter, +0.8" width

215/65R14 is 25.00" tall vs 23.98". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

24.0"14" rim5.0"7.7" wide
195/65R14 (solid) compared with 215/65R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/65R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.6 mph

215/65R14 is +1.02 inches (+4.3%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/65R14215/65R14Difference%
Overall diameter23.98"25.00"+1.02"+4.3%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height4.99"5.50"+0.51"+10.3%
Circumference75.34"78.55"+3.22"+4.3%
Revolutions per mile841.0806.6−34.4−4.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/65R14 and you fit 215/65R14, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.9 mph+0.9 mph
30 mph31.3 mph+1.3 mph
40 mph41.7 mph+1.7 mph
50 mph52.1 mph+2.1 mph
60 mph62.6 mph+2.6 mph
65 mph67.8 mph+2.8 mph
70 mph73.0 mph+3.0 mph
75 mph78.2 mph+3.2 mph
80 mph83.4 mph+3.4 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/65R14 or 215/65R14?
215/65R14 is taller by 1.02 inches (25.00" vs 23.98"). 215/65R14 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/65R14 with 215/65R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.3%, 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 215/65R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/65R14 fitted (calibrated for 195/65R14), your real speed is 62.6 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.3%.
Will 215/65R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.51 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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