Tire Size Box

215/60R14 vs 215/70R14

215/70R14 compared with 215/60R14

+7.0% diameter, 0.0" width

215/70R14 is 25.85" tall vs 24.16". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

24.2"14" rim5.1"8.5" wide
215/60R14 (solid) compared with 215/70R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/70R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

64.2 mph

215/70R14 is +1.69 inches (+7.0%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

215/60R14215/70R14Difference%
Overall diameter24.16"25.85"+1.69"+7.0%
Section width8.46"8.46"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height5.08"5.93"+0.85"+16.7%
Circumference75.89"81.21"+5.32"+7.0%
Revolutions per mile834.9780.2−54.7−6.5%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 215/60R14 and you fit 215/70R14, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.4 mph+1.4 mph
30 mph32.1 mph+2.1 mph
40 mph42.8 mph+2.8 mph
50 mph53.5 mph+3.5 mph
60 mph64.2 mph+4.2 mph
65 mph69.6 mph+4.6 mph
70 mph74.9 mph+4.9 mph
75 mph80.3 mph+5.3 mph
80 mph85.6 mph+5.6 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 215/60R14 or 215/70R14?
215/70R14 is taller by 1.69 inches (25.85" vs 24.16"). 215/60R14 is the same width.
Can I replace 215/60R14 with 215/70R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +7.0%, 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 215/70R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/70R14 fitted (calibrated for 215/60R14), your real speed is 64.2 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 7.0%.
Will 215/70R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.85 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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