185/55R16 vs 185/70R14
185/70R14 is 0.8% taller (+0.19 in) and the same width than 185/55R16.
185/70R14 is 0.8% taller than 185/55R16. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 185/70R14.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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185/55R16 or 185/70R14?
Can I use 185/70R14 instead of 185/55R16?
185/70R14 is 0.8% taller than 185/55R16. 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 185/70R14 you are really doing 60.5 mph if the speedometer was set up for 185/55R16. Going the other way, 185/55R16 would make it read 59.5 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.09 in (+2 mm) under the axle.