Tire Size Box

225/75R14 vs 225/85R14

225/85R14 compared with 225/75R14

+6.5% diameter, 0.0" width

225/85R14 is 29.06" tall vs 27.29". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

27.3"14" rim6.6"8.9" wide
225/75R14 (solid) compared with 225/85R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 225/85R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

63.9 mph

225/85R14 is +1.77 inches (+6.5%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

225/75R14225/85R14Difference%
Overall diameter27.29"29.06"+1.77"+6.5%
Section width8.86"8.86"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height6.64"7.53"+0.89"+13.3%
Circumference85.73"91.29"+5.57"+6.5%
Revolutions per mile739.1694.0−45.1−6.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 225/75R14 and you fit 225/85R14, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.3 mph+1.3 mph
30 mph31.9 mph+1.9 mph
40 mph42.6 mph+2.6 mph
50 mph53.2 mph+3.2 mph
60 mph63.9 mph+3.9 mph
65 mph69.2 mph+4.2 mph
70 mph74.5 mph+4.5 mph
75 mph79.9 mph+4.9 mph
80 mph85.2 mph+5.2 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 225/75R14 or 225/85R14?
225/85R14 is taller by 1.77 inches (29.06" vs 27.29"). 225/75R14 is the same width.
Can I replace 225/75R14 with 225/85R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +6.5%, 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 225/85R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 225/85R14 fitted (calibrated for 225/75R14), your real speed is 63.9 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 6.5%.
Will 225/85R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.89 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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