165/70R14 tire size in inches
A 165/70R14 tire measures
23.1" tall × 6.5" wide
4.55" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 873 revolutions per mile.
165/70R14 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (115 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
165/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.09 inches (587 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.50 inches (165 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.55 inches (115 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 72.6 inches (1,843 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 873 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 543 |
| Approximate rim width | 4.5" to 6.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.1x6.5R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 165/70R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 165/70R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155/75R14 | 23.15" | 6.10" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R14 | 23.21" | 7.68" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R14 | 22.96" | 6.89" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R14 | 22.88" | 8.07" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R14 | 23.31" | 8.46" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R14 | 22.74" | 7.28" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 23.47" | 7.28" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 155/70R14 | 22.54" | 6.10" | −2.4% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R14 | 23.65" | 6.89" | +2.4% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R14 | 23.69" | 8.07" | +2.6% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 165/65R14 | 22.44" | 6.50" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
| 165/75R14 | 23.74" | 6.50" | +2.8% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/40R16 | 16" | 23.09" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/50R15 | 15" | 23.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/40R17 | 17" | 23.14" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 205/25R19 | 19" | 23.04" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 215/60R13 | 13" | 23.16" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 185/55R15 | 15" | 23.01" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 185/70R13 | 13" | 23.20" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 225/35R17 | 17" | 23.20" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 195/65R13 | 13" | 22.98" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 225/45R15 | 15" | 22.97" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 215/25R19 | 19" | 23.23" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 205/45R16 | 16" | 23.26" | +0.7% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 155/70R14narrower: 22.5" × 6.1"
- 175/70R14wider: 23.6" × 6.9"
- 165/65R14lower profile: 22.4" × 6.5"
- 165/75R14taller sidewall: 23.7" × 6.5"
Compare 165/70R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 165/70R14 tire?
- A 165/70R14 tire is 23.1 inches tall (587 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.5 inches wide with 4.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 165/70R14 mean?
- 165/70R14 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (115 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 165/70R14 tire make?
- About 873 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 72.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 165/70R14 tire?
- Roughly 4.5" to 6.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 155/75R14 instead of 165/70R14?
- 155/75R14 is +0.06 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.