185/60R14 tire size in inches

A 185/60R14 tire measures

22.7" tall × 7.3" wide

4.37" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 887 revolutions per mile.

185/60R14 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (111 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.

22.7"14" rim4.4"7.3" wide
185/60R14: 22.7 inches tall, 7.3 inches wide, on a 14 inch rim, drawn to scale

185/60R14 specs

Overall diameter (height)22.74 inches (578 mm)
Section width7.28 inches (185 mm)
Sidewall height4.37 inches (111 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter14 inches
Circumference71.4 inches (1,815 mm)
Revolutions per mile887
Revolutions per kilometer551
Approximate rim width5.0" to 6.5"
In inches (flotation style)22.7x7.3R14
Aspect ratio60%

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 185/60R14 on a 14" wheel

These 14" sizes are within 3% of 185/60R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
205/55R1422.88"8.07"+0.6%60.4 mphCompare
155/70R1422.54"6.10"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
175/65R1422.96"6.89"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
165/65R1422.44"6.50"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
195/55R1422.44"7.68"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
165/70R1423.09"6.50"+1.6%60.9 mphCompare
155/75R1423.15"6.10"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
175/60R1422.27"6.89"−2.1%58.8 mphCompare
195/60R1423.21"7.68"+2.1%61.2 mphCompare
215/55R1423.31"8.46"+2.5%61.5 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
165/75R1313"22.74"0.0%Compare
155/80R1313"22.76"+0.1%Compare
215/40R1616"22.77"+0.1%Compare
145/85R1313"22.70"−0.2%Compare
165/60R1515"22.80"+0.2%Compare
205/60R1313"22.69"−0.2%Compare
195/50R1515"22.68"−0.3%Compare
185/40R1717"22.83"+0.4%Compare
205/35R1717"22.65"−0.4%Compare
175/70R1313"22.65"−0.4%Compare
215/45R1515"22.62"−0.5%Compare
175/55R1515"22.58"−0.7%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 185/60R14 with another size

With 195/60R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.2 mph

195/60R14 is +0.47 inches (+2.1%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

185/60R14195/60R14Difference%
Overall diameter22.74"23.21"+0.47"+2.1%
Section width7.28"7.68"+0.39"+5.4%
Sidewall height4.37"4.61"+0.24"+5.4%
Circumference71.44"72.92"+1.48"+2.1%
Revolutions per mile886.9868.8−18.1−2.0%

Questions

How tall is a 185/60R14 tire?
A 185/60R14 tire is 22.7 inches tall (578 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.3 inches wide with 4.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 185/60R14 mean?
185/60R14 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (111 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 185/60R14 tire make?
About 887 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 71.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 185/60R14 tire?
Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 205/55R14 instead of 185/60R14?
205/55R14 is +0.14 inches (+0.6%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.4 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

Browse