175/70R14 tire size in inches

A 175/70R14 tire measures

23.6" tall × 6.9" wide

4.82" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 853 revolutions per mile.

175/70R14 means a tire 175 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (123 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.

23.6"14" rim4.8"6.9" wide
175/70R14: 23.6 inches tall, 6.9 inches wide, on a 14 inch rim, drawn to scale

175/70R14 specs

Overall diameter (height)23.65 inches (601 mm)
Section width6.89 inches (175 mm)
Sidewall height4.82 inches (123 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter14 inches
Circumference74.3 inches (1,887 mm)
Revolutions per mile853
Revolutions per kilometer530
Approximate rim width4.5" to 6.0"
In inches (flotation style)23.6x6.9R14
Aspect ratio70%

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 175/70R14 on a 14" wheel

These 14" sizes are within 3% of 175/70R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
205/60R1423.69"8.07"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
165/75R1423.74"6.50"+0.4%60.2 mphCompare
225/55R1423.74"8.86"+0.4%60.2 mphCompare
155/80R1423.76"6.10"+0.5%60.3 mphCompare
185/65R1423.47"7.28"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
195/65R1423.98"7.68"+1.4%60.8 mphCompare
215/55R1423.31"8.46"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
195/60R1423.21"7.68"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare
155/75R1423.15"6.10"−2.1%58.8 mphCompare
215/60R1424.16"8.46"+2.2%61.3 mphCompare
235/55R1424.18"9.25"+2.2%61.3 mphCompare
185/70R1424.20"7.28"+2.3%61.4 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
205/35R1818"23.65"0.0%Compare
225/60R1313"23.63"−0.1%Compare
235/25R1919"23.63"−0.1%Compare
215/45R1616"23.62"−0.1%Compare
195/50R1616"23.68"+0.1%Compare
245/45R1515"23.68"+0.1%Compare
175/55R1616"23.58"−0.3%Compare
245/40R1616"23.72"+0.3%Compare
185/45R1717"23.56"−0.4%Compare
185/60R1515"23.74"+0.4%Compare
195/70R1313"23.75"+0.4%Compare
245/35R1717"23.75"+0.4%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 175/70R14 with another size

With 185/70R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.4 mph

185/70R14 is +0.55 inches (+2.3%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

175/70R14185/70R14Difference%
Overall diameter23.65"24.20"+0.55"+2.3%
Section width6.89"7.28"+0.39"+5.7%
Sidewall height4.82"5.10"+0.28"+5.7%
Circumference74.29"76.02"+1.73"+2.3%
Revolutions per mile852.9833.5−19.4−2.3%

Questions

How tall is a 175/70R14 tire?
A 175/70R14 tire is 23.6 inches tall (601 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.9 inches wide with 4.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 175/70R14 mean?
175/70R14 means a tire 175 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (123 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 175/70R14 tire make?
About 853 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 74.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 175/70R14 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 205/60R14 instead of 175/70R14?
205/60R14 is +0.04 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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