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215/75R14 vs 225/60R16

225/60R16 is 0.07 in (1.7 mm) shorter than 215/75R14, a −0.25% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 215/75R14, an indicated 60 mph is 59.8 mph on 225/60R16.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference −0.25%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 225/60R16 is a near match for 215/75R14; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 215/75R14 (26.70 in) vs 225/60R16 (26.63 in)215/75R1426.70 in × 8.46 in225/60R1626.63 in × 8.86 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
215/75R14 vs 225/60R16 differences
Measurement215/75R14225/60R16Difference% diff
Overall diameter26.70 in (678.1 mm)26.63 in (676.4 mm)−0.07 in (−1.7 mm)−0.25%
Sidewall height6.35 in (161.3 mm)5.31 in (135.0 mm)−1.03 in (−26.2 mm)−16.28%
Section width8.46 in (215.0 mm)8.86 in (225.0 mm)+0.39 in (+10.0 mm)+4.65%
Circumference83.87 in (2,130.3 mm)83.66 in (2,125.0 mm)−0.21 in (−5.3 mm)−0.25%
Revolutions per mile755757+2+0.25%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 215/75R14
IndicatedActual on 215/75R14Actual on 225/60R16Difference
30 mph30.0 mph29.9 mph−0.1 mph
60 mph60.0 mph59.8 mph−0.2 mph
75 mph75.0 mph74.8 mph−0.2 mph

Ride-height change: 225/60R16 lowers the vehicle by 0.03 in (0.8 mm) at the axle (half the −1.7 mm diameter difference).

225/60R16 is 0.07 in shorter than 215/75R14 and 10 mm wider, a 0.25% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 215/75R14, an indicated 60 mph is actually 59.8 mph on 225/60R16, and revolutions per mile change from 755 to 757.

225/60R16 mounts on a 16-inch wheel, a plus-2 fitment from the 14-inch wheel of 215/75R14.

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