225/70R14 tire size in inches
A 225/70R14 tire measures
26.4" tall × 8.9" wide
6.20" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 764 revolutions per mile.
225/70R14 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (158 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
225/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.40 inches (671 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 inches (225 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.20 inches (158 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 82.9 inches (2,107 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 764 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 475 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.4x8.9R14 |
| 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 225/70R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 225/70R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/85R14 | 26.38" | 7.28" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R14 | 26.28" | 7.68" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R14 | 26.52" | 10.43" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R14 | 26.54" | 9.65" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R14 | 26.11" | 8.07" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R14 | 26.70" | 8.46" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R14 | 26.05" | 10.04" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R14 | 26.03" | 9.25" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R14 | 26.91" | 8.07" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R14 | 26.95" | 9.25" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R14 | 25.85" | 8.46" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 27.05" | 7.68" | +2.5% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/40R19 | 19" | 26.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/35R18 | 18" | 26.41" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 325/25R20 | 20" | 26.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/25R21 | 21" | 26.41" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/45R17 | 17" | 26.39" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/50R16 | 16" | 26.43" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/30R19 | 19" | 26.44" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/55R18 | 18" | 26.44" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/45R16 | 16" | 26.45" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/40R18 | 18" | 26.35" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/50R18 | 18" | 26.46" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 175/75R16 | 16" | 26.33" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 215/70R14narrower: 25.9" × 8.5"
- 235/70R14wider: 27.0" × 9.3"
- 225/65R14lower profile: 25.5" × 8.9"
- 225/75R14taller sidewall: 27.3" × 8.9"
Compare 225/70R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 225/70R14 tire?
- A 225/70R14 tire is 26.4 inches tall (671 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 6.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 225/70R14 mean?
- 225/70R14 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (158 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 225/70R14 tire make?
- About 764 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 82.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 225/70R14 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 185/85R14 instead of 225/70R14?
- 185/85R14 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) 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.