215/55R14 tire size in inches
A 215/55R14 tire measures
23.3" tall × 8.5" wide
4.66" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 865 revolutions per mile.
215/55R14 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
215/55R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.31 inches (592 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.66 inches (118 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 73.2 inches (1,860 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 865 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 538 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.3x8.5R14 |
| 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 215/55R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 215/55R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/60R14 | 23.21" | 7.68" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 155/75R14 | 23.15" | 6.10" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 23.47" | 7.28" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 165/70R14 | 23.09" | 6.50" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R14 | 23.65" | 6.89" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R14 | 22.96" | 6.89" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R14 | 23.69" | 8.07" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 165/75R14 | 23.74" | 6.50" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R14 | 22.88" | 8.07" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R14 | 23.74" | 8.86" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 155/80R14 | 23.76" | 6.10" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R14 | 22.74" | 7.28" | −2.4% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/45R15 | 15" | 23.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 175/75R13 | 13" | 23.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/50R16 | 16" | 23.28" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/60R15 | 15" | 23.27" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/45R16 | 16" | 23.26" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 155/85R13 | 13" | 23.37" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 195/35R18 | 18" | 23.37" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 215/25R19 | 19" | 23.23" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 165/80R13 | 13" | 23.39" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 235/40R16 | 16" | 23.40" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 225/35R17 | 17" | 23.20" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 185/70R13 | 13" | 23.20" | −0.5% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 215/55R14 tire?
- A 215/55R14 tire is 23.3 inches tall (592 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 4.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/55R14 mean?
- 215/55R14 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/55R14 tire make?
- About 865 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 73.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/55R14 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 195/60R14 instead of 215/55R14?
- 195/60R14 is −0.10 inches (−0.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.7 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.