165/65R14 tire size in inches
A 165/65R14 tire measures
22.4" tall × 6.5" wide
4.22" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 899 revolutions per mile.
165/65R14 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (107 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
165/65R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.44 inches (570 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.50 inches (165 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.22 inches (107 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 70.5 inches (1,791 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 899 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 558 |
| Approximate rim width | 4.5" to 6.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.4x6.5R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 165/65R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 165/65R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/55R14 | 22.44" | 7.68" | 0.0% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 155/70R14 | 22.54" | 6.10" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/60R14 | 22.27" | 6.89" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R14 | 22.74" | 7.28" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 185/55R14 | 22.01" | 7.28" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R14 | 22.88" | 8.07" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R14 | 22.96" | 6.89" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 165/70R14 | 23.09" | 6.50" | +2.9% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/40R16 | 16" | 22.46" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/65R13 | 13" | 22.47" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/35R17 | 17" | 22.37" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 185/45R16 | 16" | 22.56" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 175/55R15 | 15" | 22.58" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 185/50R15 | 15" | 22.28" | −0.7% | Compare |
| 215/45R15 | 15" | 22.62" | +0.8% | Compare |
| 205/45R15 | 15" | 22.26" | −0.8% | Compare |
| 175/70R13 | 13" | 22.65" | +0.9% | Compare |
| 205/35R17 | 17" | 22.65" | +0.9% | Compare |
| 195/60R13 | 13" | 22.21" | −1.0% | Compare |
| 195/50R15 | 15" | 22.68" | +1.0% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 165/65R14 tire?
- A 165/65R14 tire is 22.4 inches tall (570 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.5 inches wide with 4.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 165/65R14 mean?
- 165/65R14 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (107 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 165/65R14 tire make?
- About 899 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 70.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 165/65R14 tire?
- Roughly 4.5" to 6.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/55R14 instead of 165/65R14?
- 195/55R14 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) 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.