215/70R14 tire size in inches
A 215/70R14 tire measures
25.9" tall × 8.5" wide
5.93" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 780 revolutions per mile.
215/70R14 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
215/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.85 inches (657 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.93 inches (151 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 81.2 inches (2,063 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 780 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 485 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.9x8.5R14 |
| 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 215/70R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 215/70R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/85R14 | 25.71" | 6.89" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R14 | 26.03" | 9.25" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R14 | 25.65" | 7.28" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R14 | 26.05" | 10.04" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R14 | 26.11" | 8.07" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R14 | 25.57" | 9.65" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R14 | 25.52" | 7.68" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R14 | 25.52" | 8.86" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R14 | 25.48" | 10.43" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R14 | 26.28" | 7.68" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R14 | 26.38" | 7.28" | +2.1% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R14 | 25.30" | 8.07" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/35R18 | 18" | 25.85" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/50R17 | 17" | 25.86" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/50R15 | 15" | 25.83" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/25R21 | 21" | 25.82" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/55R17 | 17" | 25.88" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/25R20 | 20" | 25.81" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 345/25R19 | 19" | 25.79" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/80R13 | 13" | 25.91" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/30R20 | 20" | 25.79" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/35R20 | 20" | 25.93" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 185/75R15 | 15" | 25.93" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 215/40R19 | 19" | 25.77" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/70R14narrower: 25.3" × 8.1"
- 225/70R14wider: 26.4" × 8.9"
- 215/65R14lower profile: 25.0" × 8.5"
- 215/75R14taller sidewall: 26.7" × 8.5"
Compare 215/70R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/70R14 tire?
- A 215/70R14 tire is 25.9 inches tall (657 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 5.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/70R14 mean?
- 215/70R14 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/70R14 tire make?
- About 780 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 81.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/70R14 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 175/85R14 instead of 215/70R14?
- 175/85R14 is −0.14 inches (−0.5%) 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.