205/85R14 tire size in inches
A 205/85R14 tire measures
27.7" tall × 8.1" wide
6.86" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 728 revolutions per mile.
205/85R14 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (174 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
205/85R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.72 inches (704 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.86 inches (174 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 87.1 inches (2,212 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 728 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 452 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.7x8.1R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 85% |
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 205/85R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 205/85R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/75R14 | 27.88" | 9.25" | +0.6% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R14 | 27.56" | 10.43" | −0.6% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R14 | 27.54" | 8.46" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R14 | 27.50" | 9.65" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R14 | 28.06" | 10.04" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R14 | 27.29" | 8.86" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R14 | 28.17" | 8.86" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 27.05" | 7.68" | −2.4% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 27.05" | 10.04" | −2.4% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R14 | 28.39" | 8.46" | +2.4% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R14 | 28.47" | 9.65" | +2.7% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R14 | 26.95" | 9.25" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/40R20 | 20" | 27.72" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 175/85R16 | 16" | 27.71" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/30R21 | 21" | 27.73" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/75R15 | 15" | 27.70" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/55R18 | 18" | 27.74" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/45R18 | 18" | 27.74" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/70R17 | 17" | 27.75" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/35R21 | 21" | 27.75" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/60R18 | 18" | 27.69" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/45R19 | 19" | 27.68" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/35R19 | 19" | 27.68" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/30R20 | 20" | 27.68" | −0.2% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 205/85R14 tire?
- A 205/85R14 tire is 27.7 inches tall (704 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 6.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/85R14 mean?
- 205/85R14 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (174 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/85R14 tire make?
- About 728 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 87.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/85R14 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 235/75R14 instead of 205/85R14?
- 235/75R14 is +0.16 inches (+0.6%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.3 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.