235/75R14 tire size in inches

A 235/75R14 tire measures

27.9" tall × 9.3" wide

6.94" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 723 revolutions per mile.

235/75R14 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (176 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.

27.9"14" rim6.9"9.3" wide
235/75R14: 27.9 inches tall, 9.3 inches wide, on a 14 inch rim, drawn to scale

235/75R14 specs

Overall diameter (height)27.88 inches (708 mm)
Section width9.25 inches (235 mm)
Sidewall height6.94 inches (176 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter14 inches
Circumference87.6 inches (2,225 mm)
Revolutions per mile723
Revolutions per kilometer450
Approximate rim width6.0" to 7.5"
In inches (flotation style)27.9x9.3R14
Aspect ratio75%

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 235/75R14 on a 14" wheel

These 14" sizes are within 3% of 235/75R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
205/85R1427.72"8.07"−0.6%59.7 mphCompare
255/70R1428.06"10.04"+0.6%60.4 mphCompare
225/80R1428.17"8.86"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
265/65R1427.56"10.43"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
215/80R1427.54"8.46"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
245/70R1427.50"9.65"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
215/85R1428.39"8.46"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
225/75R1427.29"8.86"−2.1%58.7 mphCompare
245/75R1428.47"9.65"+2.1%61.3 mphCompare
265/70R1428.61"10.43"+2.6%61.6 mphCompare
195/85R1427.05"7.68"−3.0%58.2 mphCompare
255/65R1427.05"10.04"−3.0%58.2 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
205/55R1919"27.88"0.0%Compare
225/50R1919"27.86"−0.1%Compare
285/35R2020"27.85"−0.1%Compare
215/70R1616"27.85"−0.1%Compare
275/55R1616"27.91"+0.1%Compare
205/80R1515"27.91"+0.1%Compare
335/30R2020"27.91"+0.1%Compare
315/40R1818"27.92"+0.2%Compare
185/75R1717"27.93"+0.2%Compare
275/50R1717"27.83"−0.2%Compare
295/25R2222"27.81"−0.3%Compare
305/45R1717"27.81"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 235/75R14 with another size

With 245/75R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.3 mph

245/75R14 is +0.59 inches (+2.1%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

235/75R14245/75R14Difference%
Overall diameter27.88"28.47"+0.59"+2.1%
Section width9.25"9.65"+0.39"+4.3%
Sidewall height6.94"7.23"+0.30"+4.3%
Circumference87.58"89.44"+1.86"+2.1%
Revolutions per mile723.4708.4−15.0−2.1%

Questions

How tall is a 235/75R14 tire?
A 235/75R14 tire is 27.9 inches tall (708 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 6.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 235/75R14 mean?
235/75R14 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (176 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/75R14 tire make?
About 723 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 87.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 235/75R14 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 205/85R14 instead of 235/75R14?
205/85R14 is −0.16 inches (−0.6%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.7 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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