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205/65R16 vs 195/75R16

195/75R16 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 205/65R16: the diameter differs by +3.86%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

16" rim
205/65R16 26.49" · 195/75R16 27.52" · drawn to scale

Side by side

205/65R16195/75R16Difference
Overall diameter26.49"27.52"+1.02" (+3.86%)
Section width205 mm195 mm-10 mm
Sidewall5.25"5.76"+0.51"
Rim16"16"same
Circumference83.2"86.4"+3.2"
Revs per mile761733-28
Ride height——+0.51"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.3+2.3 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.3 mph

With 195/75R16 on a car calibrated for 205/65R16, the speedometer reads 57.8 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.9%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.7 mph
60 mph62.3 mph
70 mph72.7 mph
80 mph83.1 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 205/65R16 with 195/75R16?

195/75R16 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 205/65R16: the diameter differs by +3.86%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 205/65R16 and 195/75R16?

195/75R16 is 1.02" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.51". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.3 mph.

Will 195/75R16 fit on 205/65R16 wheels?

Both use a 16" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 195 mm tire and the fender clearance.