Tire Size Box

195/55R17 vs 195/60R17

195/60R17 compared with 195/55R17

+3.0% diameter, 0.0" width

195/60R17 is 26.21" tall vs 25.44". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

25.4"17" rim4.2"7.7" wide
195/55R17 (solid) compared with 195/60R17 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/60R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.8 mph

195/60R17 is +0.77 inches (+3.0%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/55R17195/60R17Difference%
Overall diameter25.44"26.21"+0.77"+3.0%
Section width7.68"7.68"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height4.22"4.61"+0.38"+9.1%
Circumference79.94"82.35"+2.41"+3.0%
Revolutions per mile792.6769.4−23.2−2.9%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/55R17 and you fit 195/60R17, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.6 mph+0.6 mph
30 mph30.9 mph+0.9 mph
40 mph41.2 mph+1.2 mph
50 mph51.5 mph+1.5 mph
60 mph61.8 mph+1.8 mph
65 mph67.0 mph+2.0 mph
70 mph72.1 mph+2.1 mph
75 mph77.3 mph+2.3 mph
80 mph82.4 mph+2.4 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/55R17 or 195/60R17?
195/60R17 is taller by 0.77 inches (26.21" vs 25.44"). 195/55R17 is the same width.
Can I replace 195/55R17 with 195/60R17?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.0%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 195/60R17 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/60R17 fitted (calibrated for 195/55R17), your real speed is 61.8 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.0%.
Will 195/60R17 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.38 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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