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175/80R13 vs 205/60R14

205/60R14 is 0.34 in (8.6 mm) shorter than 175/80R13, a −1.41% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 175/80R13, an indicated 60 mph is 59.2 mph on 205/60R14.

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Diameter difference −1.41%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 205/60R14 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 175/80R13. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 175/80R13 (24.02 in) vs 205/60R14 (23.69 in)175/80R1324.02 in × 6.89 in205/60R1423.69 in × 8.07 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
175/80R13 vs 205/60R14 differences
Measurement175/80R13205/60R14Difference% diff
Overall diameter24.02 in (610.2 mm)23.69 in (601.6 mm)−0.34 in (−8.6 mm)−1.41%
Sidewall height5.51 in (140.0 mm)4.84 in (123.0 mm)−0.67 in (−17.0 mm)−12.14%
Section width6.89 in (175.0 mm)8.07 in (205.0 mm)+1.18 in (+30.0 mm)+17.14%
Circumference75.47 in (1,917.0 mm)74.41 in (1,890.0 mm)−1.06 in (−27.0 mm)−1.41%
Revolutions per mile840852+12+1.43%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 175/80R13
IndicatedActual on 175/80R13Actual on 205/60R14Difference
30 mph30.0 mph29.6 mph−0.4 mph
60 mph60.0 mph59.2 mph−0.8 mph
75 mph75.0 mph73.9 mph−1.1 mph

Ride-height change: 205/60R14 lowers the vehicle by 0.17 in (4.3 mm) at the axle (half the −8.6 mm diameter difference).

205/60R14 is 0.34 in shorter than 175/80R13 and 30 mm wider, a 1.41% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 175/80R13, an indicated 60 mph is actually 59.2 mph on 205/60R14, and revolutions per mile change from 840 to 852.

205/60R14 mounts on a 14-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 13-inch wheel of 175/80R13.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.