195/60R14 vs 175/70R14
175/70R14 is a safe swap for 195/60R14 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.87%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 175/70R14 on a car calibrated for 195/60R14, the speedometer reads 58.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.9%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.6 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.8 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.3 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.5 mph |
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Questions
Can I replace 195/60R14 with 175/70R14?
175/70R14 is a safe swap for 195/60R14 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.87%.
What's the difference between 195/60R14 and 175/70R14?
175/70R14 is 0.43" taller and 20 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.22". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.1 mph.
Will 175/70R14 fit on 195/60R14 wheels?
Both use a 14" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 175 mm tire and the fender clearance.