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155/70R13 vs 165/60R14

165/60R14 is 1.2% taller (+0.25 in) and 0.39 in wider than 155/70R13.

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165/60R14 is 1.2% taller than 155/70R13. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

155/70R13165/60R14Change
Diameter21.54″21.80″+0.25″+1.2%
Width6.10″6.50″+0.39″+6.5%
Sidewall4.27″3.90″−0.37″−8.8%
Circumference67.7″68.5″+0.8″+1.2%
Wheel13″14″+1″
Revs per mile936925−11
SideTread
155/70R13165/60R14
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.7mph

Real speed on 165/60R14.

Ground clearance+0.13in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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155/70R13 or 165/60R14?

Can I use 165/60R14 instead of 155/70R13?

165/60R14 is 1.2% taller than 155/70R13. 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 165/60R14 you are really doing 60.7 mph if the speedometer was set up for 155/70R13. Going the other way, 155/70R13 would make it read 59.3 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.13 in (+3 mm) under the axle.

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