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205/75R14 vs 215/75R14

215/75R14 is 2.3% taller (+0.59 in) and 0.39 in wider than 205/75R14.

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215/75R14 is 2.3% taller than 205/75R14. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

205/75R14215/75R14Change
Diameter26.11″26.70″+0.59″+2.3%
Width8.07″8.46″+0.39″+4.9%
Sidewall6.05″6.35″+0.30″+4.9%
Circumference82.0″83.9″+1.9″+2.3%
Wheel14″14″Same
Revs per mile773755−17
SideTread
205/75R14215/75R14
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.4mph

Real speed on 215/75R14.

Ground clearance+0.30in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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205/75R14 or 215/75R14?

Can I use 215/75R14 instead of 205/75R14?

215/75R14 is 2.3% taller than 205/75R14. 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 215/75R14 you are really doing 61.4 mph if the speedometer was set up for 205/75R14. Going the other way, 205/75R14 would make it read 58.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.30 in (+8 mm) under the axle.

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