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205/70R14 vs 215/75R14

215/75R14 is 5.5% taller (+1.40 in) and 0.39 in wider than 205/70R14.

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215/75R14 is 5.5% taller than 205/70R14. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

205/70R14215/75R14Change
Diameter25.30″26.70″+1.40″+5.5%
Width8.07″8.46″+0.39″+4.9%
Sidewall5.65″6.35″+0.70″+12.4%
Circumference79.5″83.9″+4.4″+5.5%
Wheel14″14″Same
Revs per mile797755−42
SideTread
205/70R14215/75R14
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.3mph

Real speed on 215/75R14.

Ground clearance+0.70in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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205/70R14 or 215/75R14?

Can I use 215/75R14 instead of 205/70R14?

215/75R14 is 5.5% taller than 205/70R14. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 215/75R14 you are really doing 63.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 205/70R14. Going the other way, 205/70R14 would make it read 56.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.70 in (+18 mm) under the axle.

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