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Can 195 65 r15 tires substitute 215 65 r15 tires?

Updated: 8/20/2019
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They can, they are only about an inch shorter.

Actually the 195 tire will be 1.02" smaller in diameter and will make a huge difference. Your speedometer will read 62.4 at a true 60 mph. Your engine will turn 32.6 more revolutions per mile, handling will be adversely effected and braking distance will increase. This is not an advisable swap. A 195/70-15 would be a much better swap, but my advice is to stick with the OEM size.

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