155/80R13 vs 195/60R14
195/60R14 is 0.45 in (11.4 mm) taller than 155/80R13, a +1.97% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 155/80R13, an indicated 60 mph is 61.2 mph on 195/60R14.
Is this a safe swap?
Diameter difference +1.97%: within the ±3% guideline
By overall diameter alone, 195/60R14 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 155/80R13. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.
| Measurement | 155/80R13 | 195/60R14 | Difference | % diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 22.76 in (578.2 mm) | 23.21 in (589.6 mm) | +0.45 in (+11.4 mm) | +1.97% |
| Sidewall height | 4.88 in (124.0 mm) | 4.61 in (117.0 mm) | −0.28 in (−7.0 mm) | −5.65% |
| Section width | 6.10 in (155.0 mm) | 7.68 in (195.0 mm) | +1.57 in (+40.0 mm) | +25.81% |
| Circumference | 71.51 in (1,816.5 mm) | 72.92 in (1,852.3 mm) | +1.41 in (+35.8 mm) | +1.97% |
| Revolutions per mile | 886 | 869 | −17 | −1.93% |
| Indicated | Actual on 155/80R13 | Actual on 195/60R14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.0 mph | 30.6 mph | +0.6 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.0 mph | 61.2 mph | +1.2 mph |
| 75 mph | 75.0 mph | 76.5 mph | +1.5 mph |
Ride-height change: 195/60R14 raises the vehicle by 0.22 in (5.7 mm) at the axle (half the +11.4 mm diameter difference).
195/60R14 is 0.45 in taller than 155/80R13 and 40 mm wider, a 1.97% difference in overall diameter.
With the speedometer calibrated for 155/80R13, an indicated 60 mph is actually 61.2 mph on 195/60R14, and revolutions per mile change from 886 to 869.
195/60R14 mounts on a 14-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 13-inch wheel of 155/80R13.
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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.