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175/70R13 vs 165/60R14

165/60R14 is 0.85 in (21.6 mm) shorter than 175/70R13, a −3.76% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 175/70R13, an indicated 60 mph is 57.7 mph on 165/60R14.

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Diameter difference −3.76%: outside the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 165/60R14 falls outside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 175/70R13; speedometer and ride-height changes are larger. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 175/70R13 (22.65 in) vs 165/60R14 (21.80 in)175/70R1322.65 in × 6.89 in165/60R1421.80 in × 6.50 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
175/70R13 vs 165/60R14 differences
Measurement175/70R13165/60R14Difference% diff
Overall diameter22.65 in (575.2 mm)21.80 in (553.6 mm)−0.85 in (−21.6 mm)−3.76%
Sidewall height4.82 in (122.5 mm)3.90 in (99.0 mm)−0.93 in (−23.5 mm)−19.18%
Section width6.89 in (175.0 mm)6.50 in (165.0 mm)−0.39 in (−10.0 mm)−5.71%
Circumference71.14 in (1,807.0 mm)68.47 in (1,739.2 mm)−2.67 in (−67.9 mm)−3.76%
Revolutions per mile891925+35+3.90%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 175/70R13
IndicatedActual on 175/70R13Actual on 165/60R14Difference
30 mph30.0 mph28.9 mph−1.1 mph
60 mph60.0 mph57.7 mph−2.3 mph
75 mph75.0 mph72.2 mph−2.8 mph

Ride-height change: 165/60R14 lowers the vehicle by 0.43 in (10.8 mm) at the axle (half the −21.6 mm diameter difference).

165/60R14 is 0.85 in shorter than 175/70R13 and 10 mm narrower, a 3.76% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 175/70R13, an indicated 60 mph is actually 57.7 mph on 165/60R14, and revolutions per mile change from 891 to 925.

165/60R14 mounts on a 14-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 13-inch wheel of 175/70R13.

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