255/60R14 tire size in inches
A 255/60R14 tire measures
26.0" tall × 10.0" wide
6.02" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 774 revolutions per mile.
255/60R14 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (153 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
255/60R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.05 inches (662 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.02 inches (153 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 81.8 inches (2,078 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 774 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 481 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.0x10.0R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 255/60R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 255/60R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R14 | 26.03" | 9.25" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R14 | 26.11" | 8.07" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R14 | 25.85" | 8.46" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R14 | 26.28" | 7.68" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R14 | 25.71" | 6.89" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R14 | 26.38" | 7.28" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R14 | 26.40" | 8.86" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R14 | 25.65" | 7.28" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R14 | 25.57" | 9.65" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R14 | 26.52" | 10.43" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R14 | 26.54" | 9.65" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R14 | 25.52" | 7.68" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/85R15 | 15" | 26.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/55R15 | 15" | 26.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/85R13 | 13" | 26.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/50R16 | 16" | 26.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/45R17 | 17" | 26.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/40R18 | 18" | 26.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R19 | 19" | 26.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/80R15 | 15" | 26.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/50R18 | 18" | 26.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/30R20 | 20" | 26.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/25R21 | 21" | 26.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/40R19 | 19" | 26.09" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 245/60R14narrower: 25.6" × 9.6"
- 265/60R14wider: 26.5" × 10.4"
- 255/55R14lower profile: 25.0" × 10.0"
- 255/65R14taller sidewall: 27.1" × 10.0"
Compare 255/60R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 255/60R14 tire?
- A 255/60R14 tire is 26.0 inches tall (662 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 6.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/60R14 mean?
- 255/60R14 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (153 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/60R14 tire make?
- About 774 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 81.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/60R14 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 235/65R14 instead of 255/60R14?
- 235/65R14 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.