235/70R14 tire size in inches
A 235/70R14 tire measures
27.0" tall × 9.3" wide
6.48" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 748 revolutions per mile.
235/70R14 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (165 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
235/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.95 inches (685 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 inches (235 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.48 inches (165 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 84.7 inches (2,151 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 748 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 465 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.0x9.3R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 235/70R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 235/70R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/80R14 | 26.91" | 8.07" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 27.05" | 7.68" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 27.05" | 10.04" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R14 | 26.70" | 8.46" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R14 | 27.29" | 8.86" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R14 | 26.54" | 9.65" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R14 | 26.52" | 10.43" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R14 | 26.40" | 8.86" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R14 | 27.50" | 9.65" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R14 | 26.38" | 7.28" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R14 | 27.54" | 8.46" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R14 | 27.56" | 10.43" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325/35R18 | 18" | 26.96" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/30R20 | 20" | 26.97" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/45R19 | 19" | 26.97" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/40R18 | 18" | 26.98" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/75R16 | 16" | 26.93" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/65R17 | 17" | 26.98" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/40R17 | 17" | 26.92" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 355/25R20 | 20" | 26.99" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/30R19 | 19" | 26.91" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/55R15 | 15" | 26.91" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/65R16 | 16" | 27.00" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/25R21 | 21" | 27.00" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 225/70R14narrower: 26.4" × 8.9"
- 245/70R14wider: 27.5" × 9.6"
- 235/65R14lower profile: 26.0" × 9.3"
- 235/75R14taller sidewall: 27.9" × 9.3"
Compare 235/70R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 235/70R14 tire?
- A 235/70R14 tire is 27.0 inches tall (685 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 6.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 235/70R14 mean?
- 235/70R14 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (165 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 235/70R14 tire make?
- About 748 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 84.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 235/70R14 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 205/80R14 instead of 235/70R14?
- 205/80R14 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.