Tire Size Box

195/60R14 vs 195/70R14

195/70R14 compared with 195/60R14

+6.6% diameter, 0.0" width

195/70R14 is 24.75" tall vs 23.21". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

23.2"14" rim4.6"7.7" wide
195/60R14 (solid) compared with 195/70R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/70R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

64.0 mph

195/70R14 is +1.54 inches (+6.6%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/60R14195/70R14Difference%
Overall diameter23.21"24.75"+1.54"+6.6%
Section width7.68"7.68"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height4.61"5.37"+0.77"+16.7%
Circumference72.92"77.75"+4.82"+6.6%
Revolutions per mile868.8814.9−53.9−6.2%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/60R14 and you fit 195/70R14, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.3 mph+1.3 mph
30 mph32.0 mph+2.0 mph
40 mph42.6 mph+2.6 mph
50 mph53.3 mph+3.3 mph
60 mph64.0 mph+4.0 mph
65 mph69.3 mph+4.3 mph
70 mph74.6 mph+4.6 mph
75 mph80.0 mph+5.0 mph
80 mph85.3 mph+5.3 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/60R14 or 195/70R14?
195/70R14 is taller by 1.54 inches (24.75" vs 23.21"). 195/60R14 is the same width.
Can I replace 195/60R14 with 195/70R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +6.6%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 195/70R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/70R14 fitted (calibrated for 195/60R14), your real speed is 64.0 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 6.6%.
Will 195/70R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.77 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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