185/80R14 tire size in inches

A 185/80R14 tire measures

25.7" tall × 7.3" wide

5.83" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 786 revolutions per mile.

185/80R14 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (148 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.

25.7"14" rim5.8"7.3" wide
185/80R14: 25.7 inches tall, 7.3 inches wide, on a 14 inch rim, drawn to scale

185/80R14 specs

Overall diameter (height)25.65 inches (652 mm)
Section width7.28 inches (185 mm)
Sidewall height5.83 inches (148 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter14 inches
Circumference80.6 inches (2,047 mm)
Revolutions per mile786
Revolutions per kilometer489
Approximate rim width5.0" to 6.5"
In inches (flotation style)25.7x7.3R14
Aspect ratio80%

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 185/80R14 on a 14" wheel

These 14" sizes are within 3% of 185/80R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
175/85R1425.71"6.89"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
245/60R1425.57"9.65"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
195/75R1425.52"7.68"−0.5%59.7 mphCompare
225/65R1425.52"8.86"−0.5%59.7 mphCompare
265/55R1425.48"10.43"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
215/70R1425.85"8.46"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
205/70R1425.30"8.07"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
235/65R1426.03"9.25"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
255/60R1426.05"10.04"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
205/75R1426.11"8.07"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
235/60R1425.10"9.25"−2.1%58.7 mphCompare
165/85R1425.04"6.50"−2.4%58.6 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
175/70R1616"25.65"0.0%Compare
245/50R1616"25.65"0.0%Compare
275/40R1717"25.66"0.0%Compare
195/50R1818"25.68"+0.1%Compare
225/60R1515"25.63"−0.1%Compare
235/25R2121"25.63"−0.1%Compare
245/45R1717"25.68"+0.1%Compare
315/35R1717"25.68"+0.1%Compare
205/60R1616"25.69"+0.1%Compare
215/45R1818"25.62"−0.1%Compare
215/75R1313"25.70"+0.2%Compare
245/55R1515"25.61"−0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 185/80R14 with another size

With 195/80R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.5 mph

195/80R14 is +0.63 inches (+2.5%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

185/80R14195/80R14Difference%
Overall diameter25.65"26.28"+0.63"+2.5%
Section width7.28"7.68"+0.39"+5.4%
Sidewall height5.83"6.14"+0.31"+5.4%
Circumference80.59"82.57"+1.98"+2.5%
Revolutions per mile786.2767.3−18.8−2.4%

Questions

How tall is a 185/80R14 tire?
A 185/80R14 tire is 25.7 inches tall (652 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.3 inches wide with 5.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 185/80R14 mean?
185/80R14 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (148 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 185/80R14 tire make?
About 786 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 80.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 185/80R14 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 175/85R14 instead of 185/80R14?
175/85R14 is +0.06 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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