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225/70R14 vs 215/60R16

215/60R16 is 0.24 in (6.2 mm) shorter than 225/70R14, a −0.92% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 225/70R14, an indicated 60 mph is 59.4 mph on 215/60R16.

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Diameter difference −0.92%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 215/60R16 is a near match for 225/70R14; 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: 225/70R14 (26.40 in) vs 215/60R16 (26.16 in)225/70R1426.40 in × 8.86 in215/60R1626.16 in × 8.46 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
225/70R14 vs 215/60R16 differences
Measurement225/70R14215/60R16Difference% diff
Overall diameter26.40 in (670.6 mm)26.16 in (664.4 mm)−0.24 in (−6.2 mm)−0.92%
Sidewall height6.20 in (157.5 mm)5.08 in (129.0 mm)−1.12 in (−28.5 mm)−18.10%
Section width8.86 in (225.0 mm)8.46 in (215.0 mm)−0.39 in (−10.0 mm)−4.44%
Circumference82.94 in (2,106.8 mm)82.18 in (2,087.3 mm)−0.77 in (−19.5 mm)−0.92%
Revolutions per mile764771+7+0.93%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 225/70R14
IndicatedActual on 225/70R14Actual on 215/60R16Difference
30 mph30.0 mph29.7 mph−0.3 mph
60 mph60.0 mph59.4 mph−0.6 mph
75 mph75.0 mph74.3 mph−0.7 mph

Ride-height change: 215/60R16 lowers the vehicle by 0.12 in (3.1 mm) at the axle (half the −6.2 mm diameter difference).

215/60R16 is 0.24 in shorter than 225/70R14 and 10 mm narrower, a 0.92% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 225/70R14, an indicated 60 mph is actually 59.4 mph on 215/60R16, and revolutions per mile change from 764 to 771.

215/60R16 mounts on a 16-inch wheel, a plus-2 fitment from the 14-inch wheel of 225/70R14.

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