225/75R14 tire size in inches
A 225/75R14 tire measures
27.3" tall × 8.9" wide
6.64" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 739 revolutions per mile.
225/75R14 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (169 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
225/75R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.29 inches (693 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 inches (225 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.64 inches (169 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 85.7 inches (2,177 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 739 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 459 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.3x8.9R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 75% |
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 225/75R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 225/75R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R14 | 27.50" | 9.65" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 27.05" | 7.68" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 27.05" | 10.04" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R14 | 27.54" | 8.46" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R14 | 27.56" | 10.43" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R14 | 26.95" | 9.25" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R14 | 26.91" | 8.07" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R14 | 27.72" | 8.07" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R14 | 26.70" | 8.46" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R14 | 27.88" | 9.25" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R14 | 26.54" | 9.65" | −2.7% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R14 | 26.52" | 10.43" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/80R15 | 15" | 27.28" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/40R18 | 18" | 27.29" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/70R16 | 16" | 27.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/35R20 | 20" | 27.30" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/55R18 | 18" | 27.31" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R21 | 21" | 27.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/50R18 | 18" | 27.25" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/45R19 | 19" | 27.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/35R18 | 18" | 27.23" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 285/55R15 | 15" | 27.34" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/40R19 | 19" | 27.35" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/50R16 | 16" | 27.22" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 215/75R14narrower: 26.7" × 8.5"
- 235/75R14wider: 27.9" × 9.3"
- 225/70R14lower profile: 26.4" × 8.9"
- 225/80R14taller sidewall: 28.2" × 8.9"
Compare 225/75R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 225/75R14 tire?
- A 225/75R14 tire is 27.3 inches tall (693 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 6.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 225/75R14 mean?
- 225/75R14 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (169 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 225/75R14 tire make?
- About 739 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 85.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 225/75R14 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 245/70R14 instead of 225/75R14?
- 245/70R14 is +0.22 inches (+0.8%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.5 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.