225/55R14 tire size in inches
A 225/55R14 tire measures
23.7" tall × 8.9" wide
4.87" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 849 revolutions per mile.
225/55R14 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (124 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
225/55R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.74 inches (603 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 inches (225 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.87 inches (124 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 74.6 inches (1,895 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 849 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 528 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.7x8.9R14 |
| 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 225/55R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 225/55R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/75R14 | 23.74" | 6.50" | 0.0% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 155/80R14 | 23.76" | 6.10" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R14 | 23.69" | 8.07" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R14 | 23.65" | 6.89" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/65R14 | 23.98" | 7.68" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 23.47" | 7.28" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R14 | 24.16" | 8.46" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R14 | 23.31" | 8.46" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R14 | 24.18" | 9.25" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/70R14 | 24.20" | 7.28" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R14 | 23.21" | 7.68" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 155/75R14 | 23.15" | 6.10" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/60R15 | 15" | 23.74" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/70R13 | 13" | 23.75" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/35R17 | 17" | 23.75" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/40R17 | 17" | 23.77" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/40R16 | 16" | 23.72" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/45R15 | 15" | 23.68" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 195/50R16 | 16" | 23.68" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 245/25R19 | 19" | 23.82" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 205/35R18 | 18" | 23.65" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 205/30R19 | 19" | 23.84" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 225/50R15 | 15" | 23.86" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 225/60R13 | 13" | 23.63" | −0.5% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 225/55R14 tire?
- A 225/55R14 tire is 23.7 inches tall (603 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 4.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 225/55R14 mean?
- 225/55R14 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (124 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 225/55R14 tire make?
- About 849 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 74.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 225/55R14 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 165/75R14 instead of 225/55R14?
- 165/75R14 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.