Tire Size Box

195/80R14 vs 215/80R14

215/80R14 compared with 195/80R14

+4.8% diameter, +0.8" width

215/80R14 is 27.54" tall vs 26.28". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

26.3"14" rim6.1"7.7" wide
195/80R14 (solid) compared with 215/80R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/80R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.9 mph

215/80R14 is +1.26 inches (+4.8%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/80R14215/80R14Difference%
Overall diameter26.28"27.54"+1.26"+4.8%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height6.14"6.77"+0.63"+10.3%
Circumference82.57"86.53"+3.96"+4.8%
Revolutions per mile767.3732.2−35.1−4.6%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/80R14 and you fit 215/80R14, 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 mph83.8 mph+3.8 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/80R14 or 215/80R14?
215/80R14 is taller by 1.26 inches (27.54" vs 26.28"). 215/80R14 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/80R14 with 215/80R14?
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 215/80R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/80R14 fitted (calibrated for 195/80R14), your real speed is 62.9 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.8%.
Will 215/80R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.63 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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