Tire Size Box

195/85R13 vs 215/85R13

215/85R13 compared with 195/85R13

+5.1% diameter, +0.8" width

215/85R13 is 27.39" tall vs 26.05". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

26.1"13" rim6.5"7.7" wide
195/85R13 (solid) compared with 215/85R13 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/85R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

63.1 mph

215/85R13 is +1.34 inches (+5.1%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/85R13215/85R13Difference%
Overall diameter26.05"27.39"+1.34"+5.1%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height6.53"7.19"+0.67"+10.3%
Circumference81.84"86.05"+4.21"+5.1%
Revolutions per mile774.2736.3−37.8−4.9%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/85R13 and you fit 215/85R13, 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 mph42.1 mph+2.1 mph
50 mph52.6 mph+2.6 mph
60 mph63.1 mph+3.1 mph
65 mph68.3 mph+3.3 mph
70 mph73.6 mph+3.6 mph
75 mph78.9 mph+3.9 mph
80 mph84.1 mph+4.1 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/85R13 or 215/85R13?
215/85R13 is taller by 1.34 inches (27.39" vs 26.05"). 215/85R13 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/85R13 with 215/85R13?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +5.1%, 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 215/85R13 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/85R13 fitted (calibrated for 195/85R13), your real speed is 63.1 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 5.1%.
Will 215/85R13 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.67 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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