185/65R14 tire size in inches
A 185/65R14 tire measures
23.5" tall × 7.3" wide
4.73" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 859 revolutions per mile.
185/65R14 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (120 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
185/65R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.47 inches (596 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.28 inches (185 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.73 inches (120 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 73.7 inches (1,873 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 859 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 534 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.5x7.3R14 |
| 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 185/65R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 185/65R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/55R14 | 23.31" | 8.46" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R14 | 23.65" | 6.89" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R14 | 23.69" | 8.07" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R14 | 23.21" | 7.68" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 165/75R14 | 23.74" | 6.50" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R14 | 23.74" | 8.86" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 155/80R14 | 23.76" | 6.10" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 155/75R14 | 23.15" | 6.10" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 165/70R14 | 23.09" | 6.50" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R14 | 22.96" | 6.89" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/65R14 | 23.98" | 7.68" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R14 | 22.88" | 8.07" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/50R15 | 15" | 23.46" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/35R17 | 17" | 23.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/40R17 | 17" | 23.46" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 165/65R15 | 15" | 23.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/55R15 | 15" | 23.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/65R13 | 13" | 23.49" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/25R19 | 19" | 23.43" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/40R16 | 16" | 23.40" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 165/80R13 | 13" | 23.39" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 185/45R17 | 17" | 23.56" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 155/85R13 | 13" | 23.37" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 195/35R18 | 18" | 23.37" | −0.4% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 175/65R14narrower: 23.0" × 6.9"
- 195/65R14wider: 24.0" × 7.7"
- 185/60R14lower profile: 22.7" × 7.3"
- 185/70R14taller sidewall: 24.2" × 7.3"
Compare 185/65R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 185/65R14 tire?
- A 185/65R14 tire is 23.5 inches tall (596 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.3 inches wide with 4.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 185/65R14 mean?
- 185/65R14 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (120 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 185/65R14 tire make?
- About 859 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 73.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 185/65R14 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 215/55R14 instead of 185/65R14?
- 215/55R14 is −0.16 inches (−0.7%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.6 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.