Tire Size Box

195/80R16 vs 215/80R16

215/80R16 compared with 195/80R16

+4.5% diameter, +0.8" width

215/80R16 is 29.54" tall vs 28.28". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

28.3"16" rim6.1"7.7" wide
195/80R16 (solid) compared with 215/80R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/80R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.7 mph

215/80R16 is +1.26 inches (+4.5%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/80R16215/80R16Difference%
Overall diameter28.28"29.54"+1.26"+4.5%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height6.14"6.77"+0.63"+10.3%
Circumference88.86"92.81"+3.96"+4.5%
Revolutions per mile713.1682.7−30.4−4.3%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/80R16 and you fit 215/80R16, 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 mph41.8 mph+1.8 mph
50 mph52.2 mph+2.2 mph
60 mph62.7 mph+2.7 mph
65 mph67.9 mph+2.9 mph
70 mph73.1 mph+3.1 mph
75 mph78.3 mph+3.3 mph
80 mph83.6 mph+3.6 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/80R16 or 215/80R16?
215/80R16 is taller by 1.26 inches (29.54" vs 28.28"). 215/80R16 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/80R16 with 215/80R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.5%, 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 215/80R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/80R16 fitted (calibrated for 195/80R16), your real speed is 62.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.5%.
Will 215/80R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.63 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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