205/65R14 tire size in inches
A 205/65R14 tire measures
24.5" tall × 8.1" wide
5.25" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 823 revolutions per mile.
205/65R14 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
205/65R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.49 inches (622 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.25 inches (133 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 76.9 inches (1,954 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 823 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 512 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.5x8.1R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 205/65R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 205/65R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/80R14 | 24.39" | 6.50" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R14 | 24.61" | 9.65" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 155/85R14 | 24.37" | 6.10" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R14 | 24.63" | 8.86" | +0.6% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/75R14 | 24.33" | 6.89" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R14 | 24.75" | 7.68" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/70R14 | 24.20" | 7.28" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R14 | 24.18" | 9.25" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R14 | 24.16" | 8.46" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R14 | 24.93" | 7.28" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R14 | 25.00" | 8.46" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/65R14 | 23.98" | 7.68" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/35R18 | 18" | 24.48" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R13 | 13" | 24.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R13 | 13" | 24.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/65R15 | 15" | 24.47" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/50R16 | 16" | 24.46" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/40R18 | 18" | 24.46" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/55R16 | 16" | 24.44" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/30R19 | 19" | 24.55" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/25R20 | 20" | 24.43" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 275/25R19 | 19" | 24.41" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 245/60R13 | 13" | 24.57" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 275/35R17 | 17" | 24.58" | +0.4% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/65R14narrower: 24.0" × 7.7"
- 215/65R14wider: 25.0" × 8.5"
- 205/60R14lower profile: 23.7" × 8.1"
- 205/70R14taller sidewall: 25.3" × 8.1"
Compare 205/65R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/65R14 tire?
- A 205/65R14 tire is 24.5 inches tall (622 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 5.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/65R14 mean?
- 205/65R14 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/65R14 tire make?
- About 823 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 76.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/65R14 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 165/80R14 instead of 205/65R14?
- 165/80R14 is −0.10 inches (−0.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.