235/55R14 tire size in inches
A 235/55R14 tire measures
24.2" tall × 9.3" wide
5.09" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 834 revolutions per mile.
235/55R14 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (129 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
235/55R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.18 inches (614 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 inches (235 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.09 inches (129 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 76.0 inches (1,929 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 834 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 518 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.2x9.3R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
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 235/55R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 235/55R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/70R14 | 24.20" | 7.28" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R14 | 24.16" | 8.46" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 175/75R14 | 24.33" | 6.89" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 155/85R14 | 24.37" | 6.10" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/65R14 | 23.98" | 7.68" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 165/80R14 | 24.39" | 6.50" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R14 | 24.49" | 8.07" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 155/80R14 | 23.76" | 6.10" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R14 | 24.61" | 9.65" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 165/75R14 | 23.74" | 6.50" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R14 | 23.74" | 8.86" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R14 | 24.63" | 8.86" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/35R18 | 18" | 24.20" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/60R15 | 15" | 24.21" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/40R18 | 18" | 24.14" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/25R19 | 19" | 24.22" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/25R20 | 20" | 24.23" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/50R15 | 15" | 24.25" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 235/60R13 | 13" | 24.10" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 165/70R15 | 15" | 24.09" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 205/45R17 | 17" | 24.26" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 175/60R16 | 16" | 24.27" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 225/40R17 | 17" | 24.09" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 215/30R19 | 19" | 24.08" | −0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 235/55R14 tire?
- A 235/55R14 tire is 24.2 inches tall (614 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 5.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 235/55R14 mean?
- 235/55R14 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (129 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 235/55R14 tire make?
- About 834 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 76.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 235/55R14 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 185/70R14 instead of 235/55R14?
- 185/70R14 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.