185/65R15 vs 195/70R14
Switching from 185/65R15 to 195/70R14 increases the overall diameter by 7.1 mm (1.1%). That is within the usual ±3% guideline.
| 185/65R15 | 195/70R14 | Difference (mm / revs) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section width | 185 mm | 195 mm | +10.0 |
| Sidewall height | 120.2 mm | 136.5 mm | +16.3 |
| Rim diameter | 381.0 mm | 355.6 mm | -25.4 |
| Overall diameter | 621.5 mm | 628.6 mm | +7.1 |
| Circumference | 1,952.5 mm | 1,974.8 mm | +22.3 |
| Revolutions | 512 per km | 506 per km | -6.0 |
Speedometer effect
With 195/70R14 fitted on a car calibrated for 185/65R15, the real speed when the speedometer shows:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | 50.6 km/h |
| 80 km/h | 80.9 km/h |
| 100 km/h | 101.1 km/h |
| 120 km/h | 121.4 km/h |
Larger tires make the car go faster than the speedometer shows. Most speedometers also read slightly high from the factory.
Before you change size
- Check the sizes approved for your vehicle on the door-jamb placard or in the owner's manual.
- Check clearance to suspension, brakes and arches at full lock and full compression.
- Match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.
- Wider tires need an appropriate rim width; a 195 mm tire has a manufacturer-specified rim width range.
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