Tire Size Box

195/70R16 vs 195/80R16

195/80R16 compared with 195/70R16

+5.7% diameter, 0.0" width

195/80R16 is 28.28" tall vs 26.75". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

26.7"16" rim5.4"7.7" wide
195/70R16 (solid) compared with 195/80R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/80R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

63.4 mph

195/80R16 is +1.54 inches (+5.7%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/70R16195/80R16Difference%
Overall diameter26.75"28.28"+1.54"+5.7%
Section width7.68"7.68"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height5.37"6.14"+0.77"+14.3%
Circumference84.03"88.86"+4.82"+5.7%
Revolutions per mile754.0713.1−40.9−5.4%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/70R16 and you fit 195/80R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.1 mph+1.1 mph
30 mph31.7 mph+1.7 mph
40 mph42.3 mph+2.3 mph
50 mph52.9 mph+2.9 mph
60 mph63.4 mph+3.4 mph
65 mph68.7 mph+3.7 mph
70 mph74.0 mph+4.0 mph
75 mph79.3 mph+4.3 mph
80 mph84.6 mph+4.6 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/70R16 or 195/80R16?
195/80R16 is taller by 1.54 inches (28.28" vs 26.75"). 195/70R16 is the same width.
Can I replace 195/70R16 with 195/80R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +5.7%, 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 195/80R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/80R16 fitted (calibrated for 195/70R16), your real speed is 63.4 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 5.7%.
Will 195/80R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.77 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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