175/80R13 vs 195/65R14

195/65R14 is 0.04 in (1.1 mm) shorter than 175/80R13, a −0.18% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 175/80R13, an indicated 60 mph is 59.9 mph on 195/65R14.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference −0.18%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 195/65R14 is a near match for 175/80R13; 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: 175/80R13 (24.02 in) vs 195/65R14 (23.98 in)175/80R1324.02 in × 6.89 in195/65R1423.98 in × 7.68 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
175/80R13 vs 195/65R14 differences
Measurement175/80R13195/65R14Difference% diff
Overall diameter24.02 in (610.2 mm)23.98 in (609.1 mm)−0.04 in (−1.1 mm)−0.18%
Sidewall height5.51 in (140.0 mm)4.99 in (126.8 mm)−0.52 in (−13.2 mm)−9.46%
Section width6.89 in (175.0 mm)7.68 in (195.0 mm)+0.79 in (+20.0 mm)+11.43%
Circumference75.47 in (1,917.0 mm)75.34 in (1,913.5 mm)−0.14 in (−3.5 mm)−0.18%
Revolutions per mile840841+2+0.18%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 175/80R13
IndicatedActual on 175/80R13Actual on 195/65R14Difference
30 mph30.0 mph29.9 mph−0.1 mph
60 mph60.0 mph59.9 mph−0.1 mph
75 mph75.0 mph74.9 mph−0.1 mph

Ride-height change: 195/65R14 lowers the vehicle by 0.02 in (0.6 mm) at the axle (half the −1.1 mm diameter difference).

195/65R14 is 0.04 in shorter than 175/80R13 and 20 mm wider, a 0.18% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 175/80R13, an indicated 60 mph is actually 59.9 mph on 195/65R14, and revolutions per mile change from 840 to 841.

195/65R14 mounts on a 14-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 13-inch wheel of 175/80R13.

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