Tire Size Box

195/70R14 vs 215/70R14

215/70R14 compared with 195/70R14

+4.5% diameter, +0.8" width

215/70R14 is 25.85" tall vs 24.75". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

24.7"14" rim5.4"7.7" wide
195/70R14 (solid) compared with 215/70R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/70R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.7 mph

215/70R14 is +1.10 inches (+4.5%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/70R14215/70R14Difference%
Overall diameter24.75"25.85"+1.10"+4.5%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height5.37"5.93"+0.55"+10.3%
Circumference77.75"81.21"+3.46"+4.5%
Revolutions per mile814.9780.2−34.8−4.3%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/70R14 and you fit 215/70R14, 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 mph41.8 mph+1.8 mph
50 mph52.2 mph+2.2 mph
60 mph62.7 mph+2.7 mph
65 mph67.9 mph+2.9 mph
70 mph73.1 mph+3.1 mph
75 mph78.3 mph+3.3 mph
80 mph83.6 mph+3.6 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/70R14 or 215/70R14?
215/70R14 is taller by 1.10 inches (25.85" vs 24.75"). 215/70R14 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/70R14 with 215/70R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.5%, 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 215/70R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/70R14 fitted (calibrated for 195/70R14), your real speed is 62.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.5%.
Will 215/70R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.55 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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