245/70R14 tire size in inches
A 245/70R14 tire measures
27.5" tall × 9.6" wide
6.75" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 733 revolutions per mile.
245/70R14 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
245/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.50 inches (699 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.75 inches (172 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 86.4 inches (2,195 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 733 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 456 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.5x9.6R14 |
| 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 245/70R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 245/70R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/80R14 | 27.54" | 8.46" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R14 | 27.56" | 10.43" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R14 | 27.72" | 8.07" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R14 | 27.29" | 8.86" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R14 | 27.88" | 9.25" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 27.05" | 7.68" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 27.05" | 10.04" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R14 | 26.95" | 9.25" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R14 | 28.06" | 10.04" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R14 | 26.91" | 8.07" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R14 | 28.17" | 8.86" | +2.4% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R14 | 26.70" | 8.46" | −2.9% | 58.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/30R21 | 21" | 27.50" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/65R17 | 17" | 27.49" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 16" | 27.52" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 16" | 27.52" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 15" | 27.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/35R21 | 21" | 27.48" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 16" | 27.48" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/75R13 | 13" | 27.47" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R15 | 15" | 27.54" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/50R19 | 19" | 27.46" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/30R22 | 22" | 27.55" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/45R17 | 17" | 27.45" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/70R14narrower: 27.0" × 9.3"
- 255/70R14wider: 28.1" × 10.0"
- 245/65R14lower profile: 26.5" × 9.6"
- 245/75R14taller sidewall: 28.5" × 9.6"
Compare 245/70R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/70R14 tire?
- A 245/70R14 tire is 27.5 inches tall (699 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/70R14 mean?
- 245/70R14 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/70R14 tire make?
- About 733 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/70R14 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 215/80R14 instead of 245/70R14?
- 215/80R14 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.