Tire Size Box

195/75R16 vs 215/75R16

215/75R16 compared with 195/75R16

+4.3% diameter, +0.8" width

215/75R16 is 28.70" tall vs 27.52". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

27.5"16" rim5.8"7.7" wide
195/75R16 (solid) compared with 215/75R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/75R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.6 mph

215/75R16 is +1.18 inches (+4.3%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/75R16215/75R16Difference%
Overall diameter27.52"28.70"+1.18"+4.3%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height5.76"6.35"+0.59"+10.3%
Circumference86.44"90.15"+3.71"+4.3%
Revolutions per mile733.0702.8−30.2−4.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/75R16 and you fit 215/75R16, 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 mph41.7 mph+1.7 mph
50 mph52.1 mph+2.1 mph
60 mph62.6 mph+2.6 mph
65 mph67.8 mph+2.8 mph
70 mph73.0 mph+3.0 mph
75 mph78.2 mph+3.2 mph
80 mph83.4 mph+3.4 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/75R16 or 215/75R16?
215/75R16 is taller by 1.18 inches (28.70" vs 27.52"). 215/75R16 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/75R16 with 215/75R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.3%, 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 215/75R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/75R16 fitted (calibrated for 195/75R16), your real speed is 62.6 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.3%.
Will 215/75R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.59 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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