205/55R14 tire size in inches
A 205/55R14 tire measures
22.9" tall × 8.1" wide
4.44" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 882 revolutions per mile.
205/55R14 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (113 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
205/55R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.88 inches (581 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.44 inches (113 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 71.9 inches (1,826 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 882 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 548 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.9x8.1R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
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 205/55R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 205/55R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/65R14 | 22.96" | 6.89" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R14 | 22.74" | 7.28" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 165/70R14 | 23.09" | 6.50" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 155/75R14 | 23.15" | 6.10" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 155/70R14 | 22.54" | 6.10" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R14 | 23.21" | 7.68" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 165/65R14 | 22.44" | 6.50" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 195/55R14 | 22.44" | 7.68" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R14 | 23.31" | 8.46" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 23.47" | 7.28" | +2.6% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 175/60R14 | 22.27" | 6.89" | −2.7% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/45R16 | 16" | 22.91" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/35R17 | 17" | 22.93" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 185/40R17 | 17" | 22.83" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 165/60R15 | 15" | 22.80" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 225/45R15 | 15" | 22.97" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 195/65R13 | 13" | 22.98" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 215/40R16 | 16" | 22.77" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 155/80R13 | 13" | 22.76" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 165/75R13 | 13" | 22.74" | −0.6% | Compare |
| 185/55R15 | 15" | 23.01" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 205/25R19 | 19" | 23.04" | +0.7% | Compare |
| 145/85R13 | 13" | 22.70" | −0.8% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 205/55R14 tire?
- A 205/55R14 tire is 22.9 inches tall (581 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 4.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/55R14 mean?
- 205/55R14 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (113 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/55R14 tire make?
- About 882 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 71.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/55R14 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 175/65R14 instead of 205/55R14?
- 175/65R14 is +0.08 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.