175/65R14 vs 195/60R14
195/60R14 is a safe swap for 175/65R14 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.11%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 195/60R14 on a car calibrated for 175/65R14, the speedometer reads 59.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.1%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.3 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.5 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.7 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.8 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.9 mph |
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Questions
Can I replace 175/65R14 with 195/60R14?
195/60R14 is a safe swap for 175/65R14 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.11%.
What's the difference between 175/65R14 and 195/60R14?
195/60R14 is 0.26" taller and 20 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.13". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.7 mph.
Will 195/60R14 fit on 175/65R14 wheels?
Both use a 14" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 195 mm tire and the fender clearance.