225/65R14 tire size in inches
A 225/65R14 tire measures
25.5" tall × 8.9" wide
5.76" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 790 revolutions per mile.
225/65R14 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (146 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
225/65R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.52 inches (648 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 inches (225 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.76 inches (146 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 80.2 inches (2,036 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 790 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 491 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.5x8.9R14 |
| 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 225/65R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 225/65R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/75R14 | 25.52" | 7.68" | 0.0% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R14 | 25.48" | 10.43" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R14 | 25.57" | 9.65" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R14 | 25.65" | 7.28" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R14 | 25.71" | 6.89" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R14 | 25.30" | 8.07" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R14 | 25.85" | 8.46" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R14 | 25.10" | 9.25" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R14 | 25.04" | 6.50" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R14 | 25.04" | 10.04" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R14 | 25.02" | 6.89" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R14 | 25.00" | 8.46" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/30R19 | 19" | 25.50" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/65R15 | 15" | 25.49" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R13 | 13" | 25.54" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/30R20 | 20" | 25.55" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/35R19 | 19" | 25.48" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 185/65R16 | 16" | 25.47" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/50R17 | 17" | 25.46" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/40R19 | 19" | 25.46" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/35R18 | 18" | 25.58" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/55R17 | 17" | 25.44" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 335/25R19 | 19" | 25.59" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 265/50R15 | 15" | 25.43" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 215/65R14narrower: 25.0" × 8.5"
- 235/65R14wider: 26.0" × 9.3"
- 225/60R14lower profile: 24.6" × 8.9"
- 225/70R14taller sidewall: 26.4" × 8.9"
Compare 225/65R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 225/65R14 tire?
- A 225/65R14 tire is 25.5 inches tall (648 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 5.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 225/65R14 mean?
- 225/65R14 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (146 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 225/65R14 tire make?
- About 790 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 80.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 225/65R14 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 195/75R14 instead of 225/65R14?
- 195/75R14 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) 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.