Tire Size Box

265/60R14 vs 265/70R14

265/70R14 compared with 265/60R14

+7.9% diameter, 0.0" width

265/70R14 is 28.61" tall vs 26.52". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

26.5"14" rim6.3"10.4" wide
265/60R14 (solid) compared with 265/70R14 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 265/70R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

64.7 mph

265/70R14 is +2.09 inches (+7.9%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

265/60R14265/70R14Difference%
Overall diameter26.52"28.61"+2.09"+7.9%
Section width10.43"10.43"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height6.26"7.30"+1.04"+16.7%
Circumference83.31"89.87"+6.56"+7.9%
Revolutions per mile760.5705.0−55.5−7.3%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 265/60R14 and you fit 265/70R14, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.6 mph+1.6 mph
30 mph32.4 mph+2.4 mph
40 mph43.1 mph+3.1 mph
50 mph53.9 mph+3.9 mph
60 mph64.7 mph+4.7 mph
65 mph70.1 mph+5.1 mph
70 mph75.5 mph+5.5 mph
75 mph80.9 mph+5.9 mph
80 mph86.3 mph+6.3 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 265/60R14 or 265/70R14?
265/70R14 is taller by 2.09 inches (28.61" vs 26.52"). 265/60R14 is the same width.
Can I replace 265/60R14 with 265/70R14?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +7.9%, 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 265/70R14 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 265/70R14 fitted (calibrated for 265/60R14), your real speed is 64.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 7.9%.
Will 265/70R14 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +1.04 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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