205/70R14 tire size in inches
A 205/70R14 tire measures
25.3" tall × 8.1" wide
5.65" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 797 revolutions per mile.
205/70R14 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (144 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
205/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.30 inches (643 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.65 inches (144 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 79.5 inches (2,019 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 797 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 495 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.3x8.1R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 205/70R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 205/70R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/55R14 | 25.48" | 10.43" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R14 | 25.10" | 9.25" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R14 | 25.52" | 7.68" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R14 | 25.52" | 8.86" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R14 | 25.04" | 6.50" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R14 | 25.04" | 10.04" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R14 | 25.57" | 9.65" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R14 | 25.02" | 6.89" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R14 | 25.00" | 8.46" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R14 | 25.65" | 7.28" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R14 | 24.93" | 7.28" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R14 | 25.71" | 6.89" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/35R18 | 18" | 25.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/40R16 | 16" | 25.29" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/55R16 | 16" | 25.31" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/30R20 | 20" | 25.31" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/80R13 | 13" | 25.28" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/45R17 | 17" | 25.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 175/75R15 | 15" | 25.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/45R18 | 18" | 25.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R19 | 19" | 25.26" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/40R17 | 17" | 25.35" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/50R16 | 16" | 25.25" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 185/85R13 | 13" | 25.38" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/70R14narrower: 24.7" × 7.7"
- 215/70R14wider: 25.9" × 8.5"
- 205/65R14lower profile: 24.5" × 8.1"
- 205/75R14taller sidewall: 26.1" × 8.1"
Compare 205/70R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/70R14 tire?
- A 205/70R14 tire is 25.3 inches tall (643 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/70R14 mean?
- 205/70R14 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (144 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/70R14 tire make?
- About 797 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 79.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/70R14 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 265/55R14 instead of 205/70R14?
- 265/55R14 is +0.18 inches (+0.7%) 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.