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185/60R14 vs 175/70R14

175/70R14 is 4.0% taller (+0.91 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 185/60R14.

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175/70R14 is 4.0% taller than 185/60R14. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock.

185/60R14175/70R14Change
Diameter22.74″23.65″+0.91″+4.0%
Width7.28″6.89″−0.39″−5.4%
Sidewall4.37″4.82″+0.45″+10.4%
Circumference71.4″74.3″+2.8″+4.0%
Wheel14″14″Same
Revs per mile887853−34
SideTread
185/60R14175/70R14
Speedometer shows 60 mph62.4mph

Real speed on 175/70R14.

Ground clearance+0.45in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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185/60R14 or 175/70R14?

Can I use 175/70R14 instead of 185/60R14?

175/70R14 is 4.0% taller than 185/60R14. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock. 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 175/70R14 you are really doing 62.4 mph if the speedometer was set up for 185/60R14. Going the other way, 185/60R14 would make it read 57.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.45 in (+12 mm) under the axle.

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