185/55R14 tire size in inches
A 185/55R14 tire measures
22.0" tall × 7.3" wide
4.01" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 916 revolutions per mile.
185/55R14 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (102 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
185/55R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.01 inches (559 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.28 inches (185 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.01 inches (102 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 69.2 inches (1,756 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 916 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 569 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.0x7.3R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
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 185/55R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 185/55R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/60R14 | 22.27" | 6.89" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 165/65R14 | 22.44" | 6.50" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/55R14 | 22.44" | 7.68" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 155/70R14 | 22.54" | 6.10" | +2.4% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/70R13 | 13" | 22.09" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 185/35R17 | 17" | 22.10" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 145/80R13 | 13" | 22.13" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 195/40R16 | 16" | 22.14" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 165/55R15 | 15" | 22.15" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 155/75R13 | 13" | 22.15" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 195/60R13 | 13" | 22.21" | +0.9% | Compare |
| 205/45R15 | 15" | 22.26" | +1.1% | Compare |
| 185/50R15 | 15" | 22.28" | +1.2% | Compare |
| 195/35R17 | 17" | 22.37" | +1.6% | Compare |
| 205/40R16 | 16" | 22.46" | +2.0% | Compare |
| 185/65R13 | 13" | 22.47" | +2.1% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 185/55R14 tire?
- A 185/55R14 tire is 22.0 inches tall (559 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.3 inches wide with 4.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 185/55R14 mean?
- 185/55R14 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (102 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 185/55R14 tire make?
- About 916 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 69.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 185/55R14 tire?
- Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 175/60R14 instead of 185/55R14?
- 175/60R14 is +0.26 inches (+1.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.7 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.