Tire Size Box

195/65R17 vs 215/65R17

215/65R17 compared with 195/65R17

+3.8% diameter, +0.8" width

215/65R17 is 28.00" tall vs 26.98". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

27.0"17" rim5.0"7.7" wide
195/65R17 (solid) compared with 215/65R17 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/65R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.3 mph

215/65R17 is +1.02 inches (+3.8%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/65R17215/65R17Difference%
Overall diameter26.98"28.00"+1.02"+3.8%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height4.99"5.50"+0.51"+10.3%
Circumference84.76"87.98"+3.22"+3.8%
Revolutions per mile747.5720.2−27.3−3.7%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/65R17 and you fit 215/65R17, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.8 mph+0.8 mph
30 mph31.1 mph+1.1 mph
40 mph41.5 mph+1.5 mph
50 mph51.9 mph+1.9 mph
60 mph62.3 mph+2.3 mph
65 mph67.5 mph+2.5 mph
70 mph72.7 mph+2.7 mph
75 mph77.8 mph+2.8 mph
80 mph83.0 mph+3.0 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/65R17 or 215/65R17?
215/65R17 is taller by 1.02 inches (28.00" vs 26.98"). 215/65R17 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/65R17 with 215/65R17?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.8%, 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 215/65R17 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/65R17 fitted (calibrated for 195/65R17), your real speed is 62.3 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.8%.
Will 215/65R17 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.51 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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