Tire Size Box

195/75R13 vs 215/75R13

215/75R13 compared with 195/75R13

+4.8% diameter, +0.8" width

215/75R13 is 25.70" tall vs 24.52". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

24.5"13" rim5.8"7.7" wide
195/75R13 (solid) compared with 215/75R13 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/75R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.9 mph

215/75R13 is +1.18 inches (+4.8%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/75R13215/75R13Difference%
Overall diameter24.52"25.70"+1.18"+4.8%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height5.76"6.35"+0.59"+10.3%
Circumference77.02"80.73"+3.71"+4.8%
Revolutions per mile822.7784.8−37.8−4.6%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/75R13 and you fit 215/75R13, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.0 mph+1.0 mph
30 mph31.4 mph+1.4 mph
40 mph41.9 mph+1.9 mph
50 mph52.4 mph+2.4 mph
60 mph62.9 mph+2.9 mph
65 mph68.1 mph+3.1 mph
70 mph73.4 mph+3.4 mph
75 mph78.6 mph+3.6 mph
80 mph83.9 mph+3.9 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/75R13 or 215/75R13?
215/75R13 is taller by 1.18 inches (25.70" vs 24.52"). 215/75R13 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/75R13 with 215/75R13?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.8%, 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 215/75R13 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/75R13 fitted (calibrated for 195/75R13), your real speed is 62.9 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.8%.
Will 215/75R13 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.59 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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