175/60R13 vs 195/50R13
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -2.8 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 175/60R13 | 195/50R13 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 21.3" | 20.7" | -2.8 % |
| Sidewall | 4.13" | 3.84" | -7.1 % |
| Section width | 175 mm | 195 mm | +11.4 % |
| Circumference | 66.8" | 65.0" | -2.8 % |
| Revs per mile | 948 | 975 | +2.8 % |
| Axle height | 10.63" | 10.34" | -7.5 mm |
| Approved rim width | 5–6" | 5.5–7" | overlap 5.5–6" |
Both are approved on a rim 5.5" to 6" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 175/60R13. Fit 195/50R13 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.2 mph | -0.8 |
| 50 mph | 48.6 mph | -1.4 |
| 70 mph | 68.1 mph | -1.9 |
| 90 mph | 87.5 mph | -2.5 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,722 on the road, so it over-counts by 278. At a true 70 mph the first turns 1106 times a minute, the second 1138.