Tire Size Box

195/70R13 vs 215/70R13

215/70R13 compared with 195/70R13

+4.6% diameter, +0.8" width

215/70R13 is 24.85" tall vs 23.75". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

23.7"13" rim5.4"7.7" wide
195/70R13 (solid) compared with 215/70R13 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/70R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.8 mph

215/70R13 is +1.10 inches (+4.6%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/70R13215/70R13Difference%
Overall diameter23.75"24.85"+1.10"+4.6%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height5.37"5.93"+0.55"+10.3%
Circumference74.61"78.07"+3.46"+4.6%
Revolutions per mile849.3811.6−37.7−4.4%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/70R13 and you fit 215/70R13, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.9 mph+0.9 mph
30 mph31.4 mph+1.4 mph
40 mph41.9 mph+1.9 mph
50 mph52.3 mph+2.3 mph
60 mph62.8 mph+2.8 mph
65 mph68.0 mph+3.0 mph
70 mph73.2 mph+3.2 mph
75 mph78.5 mph+3.5 mph
80 mph83.7 mph+3.7 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/70R13 or 215/70R13?
215/70R13 is taller by 1.10 inches (24.85" vs 23.75"). 215/70R13 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/70R13 with 215/70R13?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.6%, 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 215/70R13 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/70R13 fitted (calibrated for 195/70R13), your real speed is 62.8 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.6%.
Will 215/70R13 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.55 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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