175/70R14 tire size in inches
A 175/70R14 tire measures
23.6" tall × 6.9" wide
4.82" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 853 revolutions per mile.
175/70R14 means a tire 175 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (123 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
175/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.65 inches (601 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.89 inches (175 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.82 inches (123 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 74.3 inches (1,887 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 853 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 530 |
| Approximate rim width | 4.5" to 6.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.6x6.9R14 |
| 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 175/70R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 175/70R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/60R14 | 23.69" | 8.07" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 165/75R14 | 23.74" | 6.50" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R14 | 23.74" | 8.86" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 155/80R14 | 23.76" | 6.10" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 23.47" | 7.28" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/65R14 | 23.98" | 7.68" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R14 | 23.31" | 8.46" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R14 | 23.21" | 7.68" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 155/75R14 | 23.15" | 6.10" | −2.1% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R14 | 24.16" | 8.46" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R14 | 24.18" | 9.25" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/70R14 | 24.20" | 7.28" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/35R18 | 18" | 23.65" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/60R13 | 13" | 23.63" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/25R19 | 19" | 23.63" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/45R16 | 16" | 23.62" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/50R16 | 16" | 23.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/45R15 | 15" | 23.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 175/55R16 | 16" | 23.58" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 245/40R16 | 16" | 23.72" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 185/45R17 | 17" | 23.56" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 185/60R15 | 15" | 23.74" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 195/70R13 | 13" | 23.75" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 245/35R17 | 17" | 23.75" | +0.4% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 165/70R14narrower: 23.1" × 6.5"
- 185/70R14wider: 24.2" × 7.3"
- 175/65R14lower profile: 23.0" × 6.9"
- 175/75R14taller sidewall: 24.3" × 6.9"
Compare 175/70R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 175/70R14 tire?
- A 175/70R14 tire is 23.6 inches tall (601 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.9 inches wide with 4.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 175/70R14 mean?
- 175/70R14 means a tire 175 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (123 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 175/70R14 tire make?
- About 853 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 74.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 175/70R14 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 205/60R14 instead of 175/70R14?
- 205/60R14 is +0.04 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.