215/65R14 tire size in inches
A 215/65R14 tire measures
25.0" tall × 8.5" wide
5.50" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 807 revolutions per mile.
215/65R14 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
215/65R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.00 inches (635 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.50 inches (140 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 78.6 inches (1,995 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 807 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 501 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.0x8.5R14 |
| 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 215/65R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 215/65R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/80R14 | 25.02" | 6.89" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R14 | 25.04" | 6.50" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R14 | 25.04" | 10.04" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R14 | 24.93" | 7.28" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R14 | 25.10" | 9.25" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R14 | 24.75" | 7.68" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R14 | 25.30" | 8.07" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R14 | 24.63" | 8.86" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R14 | 24.61" | 9.65" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R14 | 25.48" | 10.43" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R14 | 24.49" | 8.07" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R14 | 25.52" | 7.68" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/25R19 | 19" | 25.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 185/55R17 | 17" | 25.01" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/25R20 | 20" | 25.02" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/30R19 | 19" | 25.02" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/65R15 | 15" | 24.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/65R13 | 13" | 25.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R18 | 18" | 25.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R17 | 17" | 25.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/40R16 | 16" | 24.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/45R17 | 17" | 24.97" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R16 | 16" | 25.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/50R15 | 15" | 25.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/65R14narrower: 24.5" × 8.1"
- 225/65R14wider: 25.5" × 8.9"
- 215/60R14lower profile: 24.2" × 8.5"
- 215/70R14taller sidewall: 25.9" × 8.5"
Compare 215/65R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/65R14 tire?
- A 215/65R14 tire is 25.0 inches tall (635 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 5.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/65R14 mean?
- 215/65R14 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/65R14 tire make?
- About 807 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 78.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/65R14 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 175/80R14 instead of 215/65R14?
- 175/80R14 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) 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.