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.

To-scale drawing: 155/80R13 (22.76 in) vs 195/60R14 (23.21 in)155/80R1322.76 in × 6.10 in195/60R1423.21 in × 7.68 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
155/80R13 vs 195/60R14 differences
Measurement155/80R13195/60R14Difference% diff
Overall diameter22.76 in (578.2 mm)23.21 in (589.6 mm)+0.45 in (+11.4 mm)+1.97%
Sidewall height4.88 in (124.0 mm)4.61 in (117.0 mm)−0.28 in (−7.0 mm)−5.65%
Section width6.10 in (155.0 mm)7.68 in (195.0 mm)+1.57 in (+40.0 mm)+25.81%
Circumference71.51 in (1,816.5 mm)72.92 in (1,852.3 mm)+1.41 in (+35.8 mm)+1.97%
Revolutions per mile886869−17−1.93%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 155/80R13
IndicatedActual on 155/80R13Actual on 195/60R14Difference
30 mph30.0 mph30.6 mph+0.6 mph
60 mph60.0 mph61.2 mph+1.2 mph
75 mph75.0 mph76.5 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.