245/80R14 tire size in inches
A 245/80R14 tire measures
29.4" tall × 9.6" wide
7.72" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 685 revolutions per mile.
245/80R14 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (196 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
245/80R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.43 inches (748 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.72 inches (196 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 92.5 inches (2,349 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 685 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 426 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.4x9.6R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 80% |
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 245/80R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 245/80R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/75R14 | 29.65" | 10.43" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/85R14 | 29.73" | 9.25" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R14 | 29.06" | 8.86" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R14 | 29.06" | 10.04" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R14 | 28.80" | 9.25" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/80R14 | 30.06" | 10.04" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R14 | 28.61" | 10.43" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/50R19 | 19" | 29.43" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/30R22 | 22" | 29.44" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/45R19 | 19" | 29.45" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/25R24 | 24" | 29.41" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/35R21 | 21" | 29.41" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/70R17 | 17" | 29.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/40R22 | 22" | 29.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/60R16 | 16" | 29.46" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/50R17 | 17" | 29.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/85R13 | 13" | 29.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/75R15 | 15" | 29.47" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/55R18 | 18" | 29.48" | +0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/80R14narrower: 28.8" × 9.3"
- 255/80R14wider: 30.1" × 10.0"
- 245/75R14lower profile: 28.5" × 9.6"
- 245/85R14taller sidewall: 30.4" × 9.6"
Compare 245/80R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/80R14 tire?
- A 245/80R14 tire is 29.4 inches tall (748 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 7.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/80R14 mean?
- 245/80R14 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (196 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/80R14 tire make?
- About 685 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 92.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/80R14 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 265/75R14 instead of 245/80R14?
- 265/75R14 is +0.22 inches (+0.7%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.4 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.