175/75R14 tire size in inches

A 175/75R14 tire measures

24.3" tall × 6.9" wide

5.17" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 829 revolutions per mile.

175/75R14 means a tire 175 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (131 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.

24.3"14" rim5.2"6.9" wide
175/75R14: 24.3 inches tall, 6.9 inches wide, on a 14 inch rim, drawn to scale

175/75R14 specs

Overall diameter (height)24.33 inches (618 mm)
Section width6.89 inches (175 mm)
Sidewall height5.17 inches (131 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter14 inches
Circumference76.4 inches (1,942 mm)
Revolutions per mile829
Revolutions per kilometer515
Approximate rim width4.5" to 6.0"
In inches (flotation style)24.3x6.9R14
Aspect ratio75%

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 175/75R14 on a 14" wheel

These 14" sizes are within 3% of 175/75R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
155/85R1424.37"6.10"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
165/80R1424.39"6.50"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
185/70R1424.20"7.28"−0.6%59.7 mphCompare
205/65R1424.49"8.07"+0.6%60.4 mphCompare
235/55R1424.18"9.25"−0.6%59.6 mphCompare
215/60R1424.16"8.46"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
245/55R1424.61"9.65"+1.1%60.7 mphCompare
225/60R1424.63"8.86"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
195/65R1423.98"7.68"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
195/70R1424.75"7.68"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
155/80R1423.76"6.10"−2.3%58.6 mphCompare
165/75R1423.74"6.50"−2.4%58.5 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
235/45R1616"24.33"0.0%Compare
265/40R1616"24.35"0.0%Compare
225/30R1919"24.31"−0.1%Compare
215/55R1515"24.31"−0.1%Compare
265/35R1717"24.30"−0.1%Compare
205/70R1313"24.30"−0.1%Compare
185/50R1717"24.28"−0.2%Compare
265/45R1515"24.39"+0.2%Compare
175/60R1616"24.27"−0.3%Compare
235/40R1717"24.40"+0.3%Compare
205/45R1717"24.26"−0.3%Compare
275/25R1919"24.41"+0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 175/75R14 with another size

With 185/75R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.5 mph

185/75R14 is +0.59 inches (+2.4%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

175/75R14185/75R14Difference%
Overall diameter24.33"24.93"+0.59"+2.4%
Section width6.89"7.28"+0.39"+5.7%
Sidewall height5.17"5.46"+0.30"+5.7%
Circumference76.45"78.30"+1.86"+2.4%
Revolutions per mile828.8809.1−19.6−2.4%

Questions

How tall is a 175/75R14 tire?
A 175/75R14 tire is 24.3 inches tall (618 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.9 inches wide with 5.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 175/75R14 mean?
175/75R14 means a tire 175 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (131 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 175/75R14 tire make?
About 829 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 76.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 175/75R14 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 155/85R14 instead of 175/75R14?
155/85R14 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.

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