265/55R14 tire size in inches
A 265/55R14 tire measures
25.5" tall × 10.4" wide
5.74" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 792 revolutions per mile.
265/55R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (146 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
265/55R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.48 inches (647 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.74 inches (146 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 80.0 inches (2,033 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 792 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 492 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.5x10.4R14 |
| 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 265/55R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 265/55R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/75R14 | 25.52" | 7.68" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R14 | 25.52" | 8.86" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R14 | 25.57" | 9.65" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R14 | 25.30" | 8.07" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R14 | 25.65" | 7.28" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R14 | 25.71" | 6.89" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R14 | 25.85" | 8.46" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R14 | 25.10" | 9.25" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R14 | 25.04" | 6.50" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R14 | 25.04" | 10.04" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R14 | 25.02" | 6.89" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R14 | 25.00" | 8.46" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/35R19 | 19" | 25.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 185/65R16 | 16" | 25.47" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/50R17 | 17" | 25.46" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/65R15 | 15" | 25.49" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/40R19 | 19" | 25.46" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R19 | 19" | 25.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/55R17 | 17" | 25.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R15 | 15" | 25.43" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/25R21 | 21" | 25.43" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/65R13 | 13" | 25.54" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/25R20 | 20" | 25.41" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 305/35R17 | 17" | 25.41" | −0.3% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 265/55R14 tire?
- A 265/55R14 tire is 25.5 inches tall (647 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 5.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/55R14 mean?
- 265/55R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (146 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/55R14 tire make?
- About 792 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 80.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/55R14 tire?
- Roughly 7.5" to 9.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/75R14 instead of 265/55R14?
- 195/75R14 is +0.04 inches (+0.2%) 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.