205/80R14 tire size in inches
A 205/80R14 tire measures
26.9" tall × 8.1" wide
6.46" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 749 revolutions per mile.
205/80R14 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (164 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
205/80R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.91 inches (684 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.46 inches (164 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 84.6 inches (2,148 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 749 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 466 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.9x8.1R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 80% |
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 205/80R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 205/80R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/70R14 | 26.95" | 9.25" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 27.05" | 7.68" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 27.05" | 10.04" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R14 | 26.70" | 8.46" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R14 | 27.29" | 8.86" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R14 | 26.54" | 9.65" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R14 | 26.52" | 10.43" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R14 | 26.40" | 8.86" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R14 | 26.38" | 7.28" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R14 | 27.50" | 9.65" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R14 | 26.28" | 7.68" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R14 | 27.54" | 8.46" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335/30R19 | 19" | 26.91" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/55R15 | 15" | 26.91" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/40R17 | 17" | 26.92" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 185/75R16 | 16" | 26.93" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/55R18 | 18" | 26.88" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/75R13 | 13" | 26.88" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/35R18 | 18" | 26.96" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/50R18 | 18" | 26.86" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/30R20 | 20" | 26.97" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/35R19 | 19" | 26.85" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/45R19 | 19" | 26.97" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/70R15 | 15" | 26.85" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/80R14narrower: 26.3" × 7.7"
- 215/80R14wider: 27.5" × 8.5"
- 205/75R14lower profile: 26.1" × 8.1"
- 205/85R14taller sidewall: 27.7" × 8.1"
Compare 205/80R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/80R14 tire?
- A 205/80R14 tire is 26.9 inches tall (684 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 6.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/80R14 mean?
- 205/80R14 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (164 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/80R14 tire make?
- About 749 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 84.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/80R14 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 235/70R14 instead of 205/80R14?
- 235/70R14 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) 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.