195/55R14 tire size in inches

A 195/55R14 tire measures

22.4" tall × 7.7" wide

4.22" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 899 revolutions per mile.

195/55R14 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (107 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.

22.4"14" rim4.2"7.7" wide
195/55R14: 22.4 inches tall, 7.7 inches wide, on a 14 inch rim, drawn to scale

195/55R14 specs

Overall diameter (height)22.44 inches (570 mm)
Section width7.68 inches (195 mm)
Sidewall height4.22 inches (107 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter14 inches
Circumference70.5 inches (1,791 mm)
Revolutions per mile899
Revolutions per kilometer558
Approximate rim width5.5" to 7.0"
In inches (flotation style)22.4x7.7R14
Aspect ratio55%

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 195/55R14 on a 14" wheel

These 14" sizes are within 3% of 195/55R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
165/65R1422.44"6.50"0.0%60.0 mphCompare
155/70R1422.54"6.10"+0.4%60.3 mphCompare
175/60R1422.27"6.89"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
185/60R1422.74"7.28"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
185/55R1422.01"7.28"−1.9%58.8 mphCompare
205/55R1422.88"8.07"+1.9%61.2 mphCompare
175/65R1422.96"6.89"+2.3%61.4 mphCompare
165/70R1423.09"6.50"+2.9%61.7 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
205/40R1616"22.46"+0.1%Compare
185/65R1313"22.47"+0.1%Compare
195/35R1717"22.37"−0.3%Compare
185/45R1616"22.56"+0.5%Compare
175/55R1515"22.58"+0.6%Compare
185/50R1515"22.28"−0.7%Compare
215/45R1515"22.62"+0.8%Compare
205/45R1515"22.26"−0.8%Compare
175/70R1313"22.65"+0.9%Compare
205/35R1717"22.65"+0.9%Compare
195/60R1313"22.21"−1.0%Compare
195/50R1515"22.68"+1.0%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 195/55R14 with another size

With 205/55R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.2 mph

205/55R14 is +0.43 inches (+1.9%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

195/55R14205/55R14Difference%
Overall diameter22.44"22.88"+0.43"+1.9%
Section width7.68"8.07"+0.39"+5.1%
Sidewall height4.22"4.44"+0.22"+5.1%
Circumference70.51"71.87"+1.36"+1.9%
Revolutions per mile898.6881.6−17.0−1.9%

Questions

How tall is a 195/55R14 tire?
A 195/55R14 tire is 22.4 inches tall (570 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 4.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 195/55R14 mean?
195/55R14 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (107 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 195/55R14 tire make?
About 899 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 70.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 195/55R14 tire?
Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 165/65R14 instead of 195/55R14?
165/65R14 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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