165/80R13 vs 195/60R14

195/60R14 is 0.18 in (4.6 mm) shorter than 165/80R13, a −0.77% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 165/80R13, an indicated 60 mph is 59.5 mph on 195/60R14.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference −0.77%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 195/60R14 is a near match for 165/80R13; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 165/80R13 (23.39 in) vs 195/60R14 (23.21 in)165/80R1323.39 in × 6.50 in195/60R1423.21 in × 7.68 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
165/80R13 vs 195/60R14 differences
Measurement165/80R13195/60R14Difference% diff
Overall diameter23.39 in (594.2 mm)23.21 in (589.6 mm)−0.18 in (−4.6 mm)−0.77%
Sidewall height5.20 in (132.0 mm)4.61 in (117.0 mm)−0.59 in (−15.0 mm)−11.36%
Section width6.50 in (165.0 mm)7.68 in (195.0 mm)+1.18 in (+30.0 mm)+18.18%
Circumference73.49 in (1,866.7 mm)72.92 in (1,852.3 mm)−0.57 in (−14.5 mm)−0.77%
Revolutions per mile862869+7+0.78%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 165/80R13
IndicatedActual on 165/80R13Actual on 195/60R14Difference
30 mph30.0 mph29.8 mph−0.2 mph
60 mph60.0 mph59.5 mph−0.5 mph
75 mph75.0 mph74.4 mph−0.6 mph

Ride-height change: 195/60R14 lowers the vehicle by 0.09 in (2.3 mm) at the axle (half the −4.6 mm diameter difference).

195/60R14 is 0.18 in shorter than 165/80R13 and 30 mm wider, a 0.77% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 165/80R13, an indicated 60 mph is actually 59.5 mph on 195/60R14, and revolutions per mile change from 862 to 869.

195/60R14 mounts on a 14-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 13-inch wheel of 165/80R13.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.