215/80R14 tire size in inches
A 215/80R14 tire measures
27.5" tall × 8.5" wide
6.77" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 732 revolutions per mile.
215/80R14 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
215/80R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.54 inches (700 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.77 inches (172 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 86.5 inches (2,198 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 732 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 455 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.5x8.5R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 80% |
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 215/80R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 215/80R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/65R14 | 27.56" | 10.43" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R14 | 27.50" | 9.65" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R14 | 27.72" | 8.07" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R14 | 27.29" | 8.86" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R14 | 27.88" | 9.25" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 27.05" | 7.68" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 27.05" | 10.04" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R14 | 28.06" | 10.04" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R14 | 26.95" | 9.25" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R14 | 26.91" | 8.07" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R14 | 28.17" | 8.86" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/65R15 | 15" | 27.54" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/30R22 | 22" | 27.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 15" | 27.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 16" | 27.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 16" | 27.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 16" | 27.57" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R20 | 20" | 27.58" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R21 | 21" | 27.50" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/65R17 | 17" | 27.49" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/25R21 | 21" | 27.59" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/40R18 | 18" | 27.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/55R17 | 17" | 27.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/80R14narrower: 26.9" × 8.1"
- 225/80R14wider: 28.2" × 8.9"
- 215/75R14lower profile: 26.7" × 8.5"
- 215/85R14taller sidewall: 28.4" × 8.5"
Compare 215/80R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/80R14 tire?
- A 215/80R14 tire is 27.5 inches tall (700 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/80R14 mean?
- 215/80R14 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/80R14 tire make?
- About 732 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/80R14 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 265/65R14 instead of 215/80R14?
- 265/65R14 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.