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165/80R13 vs 195/55R15

195/55R15 is 0.2% taller (+0.05 in) and 1.18 in wider than 165/80R13.

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195/55R15 is 0.2% taller than 165/80R13. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

165/80R13195/55R15Change
Diameter23.39″23.44″+0.05″+0.2%
Width6.50″7.68″+1.18″+18.2%
Sidewall5.20″4.22″−0.97″−18.8%
Circumference73.5″73.7″+0.2″+0.2%
Wheel13″15″+2″
Revs per mile862860−2
SideTread
165/80R13195/55R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 195/55R15.

Ground clearance+0.03in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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165/80R13 or 195/55R15?

Can I use 195/55R15 instead of 165/80R13?

195/55R15 is 0.2% taller than 165/80R13. 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 195/55R15 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 165/80R13. Going the other way, 165/80R13 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.03 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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