265/70R14 tire size in inches
A 265/70R14 tire measures
28.6" tall × 10.4" wide
7.30" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 705 revolutions per mile.
265/70R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (186 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
265/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.61 inches (727 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.30 inches (186 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 89.9 inches (2,283 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 705 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 438 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.6x10.4R14 |
| 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 265/70R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 265/70R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/75R14 | 28.47" | 9.65" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R14 | 28.80" | 9.25" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R14 | 28.39" | 8.46" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R14 | 28.17" | 8.86" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R14 | 29.06" | 8.86" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R14 | 29.06" | 10.04" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R14 | 28.06" | 10.04" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R14 | 27.88" | 9.25" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
| 245/80R14 | 29.43" | 9.65" | +2.9% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/40R19 | 19" | 28.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/55R18 | 18" | 28.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/50R17 | 17" | 28.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/25R22 | 22" | 28.59" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/60R18 | 18" | 28.63" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R21 | 21" | 28.58" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R17 | 17" | 28.57" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/50R19 | 19" | 28.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/65R15 | 15" | 28.56" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/40R20 | 20" | 28.66" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/40R18 | 18" | 28.55" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/80R15 | 15" | 28.54" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/70R14narrower: 28.1" × 10.0"
- 265/65R14lower profile: 27.6" × 10.4"
- 265/75R14taller sidewall: 29.6" × 10.4"
Compare 265/70R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/70R14 tire?
- A 265/70R14 tire is 28.6 inches tall (727 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 7.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/70R14 mean?
- 265/70R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (186 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/70R14 tire make?
- About 705 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 89.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/70R14 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 245/75R14 instead of 265/70R14?
- 245/75R14 is −0.14 inches (−0.5%) 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.