215/75R19 vs 195/85R19
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by +1.1 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 215/75R19 | 195/85R19 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 31.7" | 32.1" | +1.1 % |
| Sidewall | 6.35" | 6.53" | +2.8 % |
| Section width | 215 mm | 195 mm | -9.3 % |
| Circumference | 99.6" | 100.7" | +1.1 % |
| Revs per mile | 636 | 629 | -1.1 % |
| Axle height | 15.85" | 16.03" | +4.5 mm |
| Approved rim width | 6–8" | 5.5–7" | overlap 6–7" |
Both are approved on a rim 6" to 7" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 215/75R19. Fit 195/85R19 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.3 mph | +0.3 |
| 50 mph | 50.6 mph | +0.6 |
| 70 mph | 70.8 mph | +0.8 |
| 90 mph | 91.0 mph | +1.0 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 10,112 on the road, so it under-counts by 112. At a true 70 mph the first turns 742 times a minute, the second 734.