Tire Size Box

195/75R14 vs 215/75R14

215/75R14 compared with 195/75R14

+4.6% diameter, +0.8" width

215/75R14 is 26.70" tall vs 25.52". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

25.5"14" rim5.8"7.7" wide
195/75R14 (solid) compared with 215/75R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/75R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.8 mph

215/75R14 is +1.18 inches (+4.6%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/75R14215/75R14Difference%
Overall diameter25.52"26.70"+1.18"+4.6%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height5.76"6.35"+0.59"+10.3%
Circumference80.16"83.87"+3.71"+4.6%
Revolutions per mile790.4755.4−35.0−4.4%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/75R14 and you fit 215/75R14, 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, 195/75R14 or 215/75R14?
215/75R14 is taller by 1.18 inches (26.70" vs 25.52"). 215/75R14 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/75R14 with 215/75R14?
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 215/75R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/75R14 fitted (calibrated for 195/75R14), your real speed is 62.8 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.6%.
Will 215/75R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.59 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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