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195/75R14 vs 215/45R18

215/45R18 is 0.4% taller (+0.10 in) and 0.79 in wider than 195/75R14.

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215/45R18 is 0.4% taller than 195/75R14. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

195/75R14215/45R18Change
Diameter25.52″25.62″+0.10″+0.4%
Width7.68″8.46″+0.79″+10.3%
Sidewall5.76″3.81″−1.95″−33.8%
Circumference80.2″80.5″+0.3″+0.4%
Wheel14″18″+4″
Revs per mile790787−3
SideTread
195/75R14215/45R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.2mph

Real speed on 215/45R18.

Ground clearance+0.05in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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195/75R14 or 215/45R18?

Can I use 215/45R18 instead of 195/75R14?

215/45R18 is 0.4% taller than 195/75R14. 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 215/45R18 you are really doing 60.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/75R14. Going the other way, 195/75R14 would make it read 59.8 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.05 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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