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165/70R14 vs 195/70R14

195/70R14 is 7.2% taller (+1.65 in) and 1.18 in wider than 165/70R14.

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195/70R14 is 7.2% taller than 165/70R14. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

165/70R14195/70R14Change
Diameter23.09″24.75″+1.65″+7.2%
Width6.50″7.68″+1.18″+18.2%
Sidewall4.55″5.37″+0.83″+18.2%
Circumference72.6″77.7″+5.2″+7.2%
Wheel14″14″Same
Revs per mile873815−58
SideTread
165/70R14195/70R14
Speedometer shows 60 mph64.3mph

Real speed on 195/70R14.

Ground clearance+0.83in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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165/70R14 or 195/70R14?

Can I use 195/70R14 instead of 165/70R14?

195/70R14 is 7.2% taller than 165/70R14. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 195/70R14 you are really doing 64.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 165/70R14. Going the other way, 165/70R14 would make it read 56.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.83 in (+21 mm) under the axle.

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