155/70R14 tire size in inches
A 155/70R14 tire measures
22.5" tall × 6.1" wide
4.27" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 895 revolutions per mile.
155/70R14 means a tire 155 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (109 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
155/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.54 inches (573 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.10 inches (155 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.27 inches (109 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 70.8 inches (1,799 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 895 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 556 |
| Approximate rim width | 4.0" to 5.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.5x6.1R14 |
| 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 155/70R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 155/70R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/65R14 | 22.44" | 6.50" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/55R14 | 22.44" | 7.68" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R14 | 22.74" | 7.28" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 175/60R14 | 22.27" | 6.89" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R14 | 22.88" | 8.07" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R14 | 22.96" | 6.89" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/55R14 | 22.01" | 7.28" | −2.4% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 165/70R14 | 23.09" | 6.50" | +2.4% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 155/75R14 | 23.15" | 6.10" | +2.7% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R14 | 23.21" | 7.68" | +3.0% | 61.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/45R16 | 16" | 22.56" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 175/55R15 | 15" | 22.58" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 185/65R13 | 13" | 22.47" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 215/45R15 | 15" | 22.62" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 205/40R16 | 16" | 22.46" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 175/70R13 | 13" | 22.65" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 205/35R17 | 17" | 22.65" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 195/50R15 | 15" | 22.68" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 205/60R13 | 13" | 22.69" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 145/85R13 | 13" | 22.70" | +0.7% | Compare |
| 195/35R17 | 17" | 22.37" | −0.8% | Compare |
| 165/75R13 | 13" | 22.74" | +0.9% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 155/70R14 tire?
- A 155/70R14 tire is 22.5 inches tall (573 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.1 inches wide with 4.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 155/70R14 mean?
- 155/70R14 means a tire 155 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (109 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 155/70R14 tire make?
- About 895 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 70.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 155/70R14 tire?
- Roughly 4.0" to 5.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 165/65R14 instead of 155/70R14?
- 165/65R14 is −0.10 inches (−0.4%) 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.