155/80R14 tire size in inches

A 155/80R14 tire measures

23.8" tall × 6.1" wide

4.88" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 849 revolutions per mile.

155/80R14 means a tire 155 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (124 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.

23.8"14" rim4.9"6.1" wide
155/80R14: 23.8 inches tall, 6.1 inches wide, on a 14 inch rim, drawn to scale

155/80R14 specs

Overall diameter (height)23.76 inches (604 mm)
Section width6.10 inches (155 mm)
Sidewall height4.88 inches (124 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter14 inches
Circumference74.7 inches (1,896 mm)
Revolutions per mile849
Revolutions per kilometer527
Approximate rim width4.0" to 5.5"
In inches (flotation style)23.8x6.1R14
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 155/80R14 on a 14" wheel

These 14" sizes are within 3% of 155/80R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
165/75R1423.74"6.50"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
225/55R1423.74"8.86"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
205/60R1423.69"8.07"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
175/70R1423.65"6.89"−0.5%59.7 mphCompare
195/65R1423.98"7.68"+0.9%60.5 mphCompare
185/65R1423.47"7.28"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
215/60R1424.16"8.46"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
235/55R1424.18"9.25"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
185/70R1424.20"7.28"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
215/55R1423.31"8.46"−1.9%58.9 mphCompare
195/60R1423.21"7.68"−2.3%58.6 mphCompare
175/75R1424.33"6.89"+2.4%61.4 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
215/40R1717"23.77"0.0%Compare
245/35R1717"23.75"0.0%Compare
195/70R1313"23.75"−0.1%Compare
185/60R1515"23.74"−0.1%Compare
245/40R1616"23.72"−0.2%Compare
245/25R1919"23.82"+0.2%Compare
205/30R1919"23.84"+0.3%Compare
245/45R1515"23.68"−0.3%Compare
195/50R1616"23.68"−0.4%Compare
225/50R1515"23.86"+0.4%Compare
205/55R1515"23.88"+0.5%Compare
205/35R1818"23.65"−0.5%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 155/80R14 with another size

With 165/80R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.6 mph

165/80R14 is +0.63 inches (+2.7%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

155/80R14165/80R14Difference%
Overall diameter23.76"24.39"+0.63"+2.7%
Section width6.10"6.50"+0.39"+6.5%
Sidewall height4.88"5.20"+0.31"+6.5%
Circumference74.66"76.64"+1.98"+2.7%
Revolutions per mile848.7826.8−21.9−2.6%

Questions

How tall is a 155/80R14 tire?
A 155/80R14 tire is 23.8 inches tall (604 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.1 inches wide with 4.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 155/80R14 mean?
155/80R14 means a tire 155 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (124 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 155/80R14 tire make?
About 849 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 74.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 155/80R14 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 165/75R14 instead of 155/80R14?
165/75R14 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.

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