265/60R14 tire size in inches
A 265/60R14 tire measures
26.5" tall × 10.4" wide
6.26" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 760 revolutions per mile.
265/60R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (159 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
265/60R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.52 inches (674 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.26 inches (159 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 83.3 inches (2,116 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 760 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 473 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.5x10.4R14 |
| 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 265/60R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 265/60R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/65R14 | 26.54" | 9.65" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R14 | 26.40" | 8.86" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R14 | 26.38" | 7.28" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R14 | 26.70" | 8.46" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R14 | 26.28" | 7.68" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R14 | 26.91" | 8.07" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R14 | 26.11" | 8.07" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R14 | 26.95" | 9.25" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R14 | 26.05" | 10.04" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R14 | 26.03" | 9.25" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 27.05" | 7.68" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 27.05" | 10.04" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/75R15 | 15" | 26.52" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/65R15 | 15" | 26.52" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/70R13 | 13" | 26.50" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/80R13 | 13" | 26.54" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R20 | 20" | 26.50" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/65R16 | 16" | 26.49" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/30R21 | 21" | 26.55" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/35R20 | 20" | 26.48" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/55R15 | 15" | 26.48" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 185/65R17 | 17" | 26.47" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/60R15 | 15" | 26.57" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/50R18 | 18" | 26.46" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/60R14narrower: 26.0" × 10.0"
- 265/55R14lower profile: 25.5" × 10.4"
- 265/65R14taller sidewall: 27.6" × 10.4"
Compare 265/60R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/60R14 tire?
- A 265/60R14 tire is 26.5 inches tall (674 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 6.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/60R14 mean?
- 265/60R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (159 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/60R14 tire make?
- About 760 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 83.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/60R14 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 245/65R14 instead of 265/60R14?
- 245/65R14 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.