225/60R14 tire size in inches
A 225/60R14 tire measures
24.6" tall × 8.9" wide
5.31" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 819 revolutions per mile.
225/60R14 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (135 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
225/60R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.63 inches (626 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 inches (225 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.31 inches (135 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 77.4 inches (1,965 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 819 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 509 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.6x8.9R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 225/60R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 225/60R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/55R14 | 24.61" | 9.65" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R14 | 24.75" | 7.68" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R14 | 24.49" | 8.07" | −0.6% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 165/80R14 | 24.39" | 6.50" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 155/85R14 | 24.37" | 6.10" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 175/75R14 | 24.33" | 6.89" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R14 | 24.93" | 7.28" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R14 | 25.00" | 8.46" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R14 | 25.02" | 6.89" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R14 | 25.04" | 6.50" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R14 | 25.04" | 10.04" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 185/70R14 | 24.20" | 7.28" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/25R20 | 20" | 24.63" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/45R17 | 17" | 24.62" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 175/70R15 | 15" | 24.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/50R15 | 15" | 24.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/25R19 | 19" | 24.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/35R19 | 19" | 24.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/80R13 | 13" | 24.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/40R16 | 16" | 24.66" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/50R17 | 17" | 24.68" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/35R17 | 17" | 24.58" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/45R16 | 16" | 24.68" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/60R13 | 13" | 24.57" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 215/60R14narrower: 24.2" × 8.5"
- 235/60R14wider: 25.1" × 9.3"
- 225/55R14lower profile: 23.7" × 8.9"
- 225/65R14taller sidewall: 25.5" × 8.9"
Compare 225/60R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 225/60R14 tire?
- A 225/60R14 tire is 24.6 inches tall (626 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 5.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 225/60R14 mean?
- 225/60R14 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (135 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 225/60R14 tire make?
- About 819 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 77.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 225/60R14 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 245/55R14 instead of 225/60R14?
- 245/55R14 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.