Tire Size Box

195/80R13 vs 215/80R13

215/80R13 compared with 195/80R13

+5.0% diameter, +0.8" width

215/80R13 is 26.54" tall vs 25.28". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

25.3"13" rim6.1"7.7" wide
195/80R13 (solid) compared with 215/80R13 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/80R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

63.0 mph

215/80R13 is +1.26 inches (+5.0%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/80R13215/80R13Difference%
Overall diameter25.28"26.54"+1.26"+5.0%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height6.14"6.77"+0.63"+10.3%
Circumference79.43"83.39"+3.96"+5.0%
Revolutions per mile797.7759.8−37.9−4.7%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/80R13 and you fit 215/80R13, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.0 mph+1.0 mph
30 mph31.5 mph+1.5 mph
40 mph42.0 mph+2.0 mph
50 mph52.5 mph+2.5 mph
60 mph63.0 mph+3.0 mph
65 mph68.2 mph+3.2 mph
70 mph73.5 mph+3.5 mph
75 mph78.7 mph+3.7 mph
80 mph84.0 mph+4.0 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/80R13 or 215/80R13?
215/80R13 is taller by 1.26 inches (26.54" vs 25.28"). 215/80R13 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/80R13 with 215/80R13?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +5.0%, 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 215/80R13 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/80R13 fitted (calibrated for 195/80R13), your real speed is 63.0 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 5.0%.
Will 215/80R13 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.63 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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