235/60R14 tire size in inches

A 235/60R14 tire measures

25.1" tall × 9.3" wide

5.55" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 803 revolutions per mile.

235/60R14 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (141 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.

25.1"14" rim5.6"9.3" wide
235/60R14: 25.1 inches tall, 9.3 inches wide, on a 14 inch rim, drawn to scale

235/60R14 specs

Overall diameter (height)25.10 inches (638 mm)
Section width9.25 inches (235 mm)
Sidewall height5.55 inches (141 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter14 inches
Circumference78.9 inches (2,003 mm)
Revolutions per mile803
Revolutions per kilometer499
Approximate rim width6.0" to 7.5"
In inches (flotation style)25.1x9.3R14
Aspect ratio60%

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 235/60R14 on a 14" wheel

These 14" sizes are within 3% of 235/60R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
165/85R1425.04"6.50"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
255/55R1425.04"10.04"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
175/80R1425.02"6.89"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
215/65R1425.00"8.46"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
185/75R1424.93"7.28"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
205/70R1425.30"8.07"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
195/70R1424.75"7.68"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
265/55R1425.48"10.43"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
195/75R1425.52"7.68"+1.6%61.0 mphCompare
225/65R1425.52"8.86"+1.6%61.0 mphCompare
225/60R1424.63"8.86"−1.9%58.9 mphCompare
245/60R1425.57"9.65"+1.9%61.1 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
285/45R1515"25.10"0.0%Compare
205/75R1313"25.11"0.0%Compare
225/40R1818"25.09"−0.1%Compare
215/30R2020"25.08"−0.1%Compare
295/35R1717"25.13"+0.1%Compare
205/50R1717"25.07"−0.1%Compare
215/60R1515"25.16"+0.2%Compare
255/50R1515"25.04"−0.3%Compare
255/45R1616"25.04"−0.3%Compare
255/40R1717"25.03"−0.3%Compare
235/65R1313"25.03"−0.3%Compare
255/35R1818"25.03"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 235/60R14 with another size

With 245/60R14 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.1 mph

245/60R14 is +0.47 inches (+1.9%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

235/60R14245/60R14Difference%
Overall diameter25.10"25.57"+0.47"+1.9%
Section width9.25"9.65"+0.39"+4.3%
Sidewall height5.55"5.79"+0.24"+4.3%
Circumference78.86"80.35"+1.48"+1.9%
Revolutions per mile803.4788.6−14.8−1.8%

Questions

How tall is a 235/60R14 tire?
A 235/60R14 tire is 25.1 inches tall (638 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 235/60R14 mean?
235/60R14 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (141 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/60R14 tire make?
About 803 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 78.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 235/60R14 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 165/85R14 instead of 235/60R14?
165/85R14 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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