265/80R14 tire size in inches

A 265/80R14 tire measures

30.7" tall × 10.4" wide

8.35" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 657 revolutions per mile.

265/80R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (212 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.

30.7"14" rim8.3"10.4" wide
265/80R14: 30.7 inches tall, 10.4 inches wide, on a 14 inch rim, drawn to scale

265/80R14 specs

Overall diameter (height)30.69 inches (780 mm)
Section width10.43 inches (265 mm)
Sidewall height8.35 inches (212 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter14 inches
Circumference96.4 inches (2,449 mm)
Revolutions per mile657
Revolutions per kilometer408
Approximate rim width7.0" to 8.5"
In inches (flotation style)30.7x10.4R14
Aspect ratio80%

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 265/80R14 on a 14" wheel

These 14" sizes are within 3% of 265/80R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
245/85R1430.40"9.65"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
255/85R1431.07"10.04"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
255/80R1430.06"10.04"−2.1%58.8 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
215/75R1818"30.70"0.0%Compare
245/45R2222"30.68"0.0%Compare
315/35R2222"30.68"0.0%Compare
285/70R1515"30.71"+0.1%Compare
275/40R2222"30.66"−0.1%Compare
235/85R1515"30.73"+0.1%Compare
285/30R2424"30.73"+0.1%Compare
265/75R1515"30.65"−0.1%Compare
245/50R2121"30.65"−0.2%Compare
225/55R2121"30.74"+0.2%Compare
275/45R2121"30.74"+0.2%Compare
315/55R1717"30.64"−0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 265/80R14 with another size

With 245/85R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

59.4 mph

245/85R14 is −0.30 inches (−1.0%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

265/80R14245/85R14Difference%
Overall diameter30.69"30.40"−0.30"−1.0%
Section width10.43"9.65"−0.79"−7.5%
Sidewall height8.35"8.20"−0.15"−1.8%
Circumference96.42"95.50"−0.93"−1.0%
Revolutions per mile657.1663.5+6.4+1.0%

Questions

How tall is a 265/80R14 tire?
A 265/80R14 tire is 30.7 inches tall (780 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 8.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 265/80R14 mean?
265/80R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (212 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 265/80R14 tire make?
About 657 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 96.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 265/80R14 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 245/85R14 instead of 265/80R14?
245/85R14 is −0.30 inches (−1.0%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.4 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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