195/70R14 vs 205/70R14
205/70R14 is 2.2% taller (+0.55 in) and 0.39 in wider than 195/70R14.
205/70R14 is 2.2% taller than 195/70R14. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 205/70R14.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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195/70R14 or 205/70R14?
Can I use 205/70R14 instead of 195/70R14?
205/70R14 is 2.2% taller than 195/70R14. 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 205/70R14 you are really doing 61.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/70R14. Going the other way, 195/70R14 would make it read 58.7 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.28 in (+7 mm) under the axle.