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165/80R13 vs 205/60R14

205/60R14 is 0.29 in (7.4 mm) taller than 165/80R13, a +1.25% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 165/80R13, an indicated 60 mph is 60.7 mph on 205/60R14.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +1.25%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 205/60R14 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 165/80R13. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 165/80R13 (23.39 in) vs 205/60R14 (23.69 in)165/80R1323.39 in × 6.50 in205/60R1423.69 in × 8.07 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
165/80R13 vs 205/60R14 differences
Measurement165/80R13205/60R14Difference% diff
Overall diameter23.39 in (594.2 mm)23.69 in (601.6 mm)+0.29 in (+7.4 mm)+1.25%
Sidewall height5.20 in (132.0 mm)4.84 in (123.0 mm)−0.35 in (−9.0 mm)−6.82%
Section width6.50 in (165.0 mm)8.07 in (205.0 mm)+1.57 in (+40.0 mm)+24.24%
Circumference73.49 in (1,866.7 mm)74.41 in (1,890.0 mm)+0.92 in (+23.2 mm)+1.25%
Revolutions per mile862852−11−1.23%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 165/80R13
IndicatedActual on 165/80R13Actual on 205/60R14Difference
30 mph30.0 mph30.4 mph+0.4 mph
60 mph60.0 mph60.7 mph+0.7 mph
75 mph75.0 mph75.9 mph+0.9 mph

Ride-height change: 205/60R14 raises the vehicle by 0.15 in (3.7 mm) at the axle (half the +7.4 mm diameter difference).

205/60R14 is 0.29 in taller than 165/80R13 and 40 mm wider, a 1.25% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 165/80R13, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.7 mph on 205/60R14, and revolutions per mile change from 862 to 852.

205/60R14 mounts on a 14-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 13-inch wheel of 165/80R13.

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