Tire Size Box

195/85R14 vs 215/85R14

215/85R14 compared with 195/85R14

+4.9% diameter, +0.8" width

215/85R14 is 28.39" tall vs 27.05". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

27.1"14" rim6.5"7.7" wide
195/85R14 (solid) compared with 215/85R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/85R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

63.0 mph

215/85R14 is +1.34 inches (+4.9%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/85R14215/85R14Difference%
Overall diameter27.05"28.39"+1.34"+4.9%
Section width7.68"8.46"+0.79"+10.3%
Sidewall height6.53"7.19"+0.67"+10.3%
Circumference84.98"89.19"+4.21"+4.9%
Revolutions per mile745.6710.4−35.2−4.7%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/85R14 and you fit 215/85R14, 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, 195/85R14 or 215/85R14?
215/85R14 is taller by 1.34 inches (28.39" vs 27.05"). 215/85R14 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 195/85R14 with 215/85R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.9%, 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 215/85R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/85R14 fitted (calibrated for 195/85R14), your real speed is 63.0 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.9%.
Will 215/85R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.67 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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