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165/65R14 vs 195/50R15

195/50R15 is 1.0% taller (+0.23 in) and 1.18 in wider than 165/65R14.

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195/50R15 is 1.0% taller than 165/65R14. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

165/65R14195/50R15Change
Diameter22.44″22.68″+0.23″+1.0%
Width6.50″7.68″+1.18″+18.2%
Sidewall4.22″3.84″−0.38″−9.1%
Circumference70.5″71.2″+0.7″+1.0%
Wheel14″15″+1″
Revs per mile899889−9
SideTread
165/65R14195/50R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.6mph

Real speed on 195/50R15.

Ground clearance+0.12in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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165/65R14 or 195/50R15?

Can I use 195/50R15 instead of 165/65R14?

195/50R15 is 1.0% taller than 165/65R14. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 195/50R15 you are really doing 60.6 mph if the speedometer was set up for 165/65R14. Going the other way, 165/65R14 would make it read 59.4 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.12 in (+3 mm) under the axle.

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