255/65R14 tire size in inches
A 255/65R14 tire measures
27.1" tall × 10.0" wide
6.53" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 746 revolutions per mile.
255/65R14 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (166 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
255/65R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.05 inches (687 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.53 inches (166 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 85.0 inches (2,159 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 746 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 463 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.1x10.0R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 255/65R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 255/65R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/85R14 | 27.05" | 7.68" | 0.0% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R14 | 26.95" | 9.25" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R14 | 26.91" | 8.07" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R14 | 27.29" | 8.86" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R14 | 26.70" | 8.46" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R14 | 27.50" | 9.65" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R14 | 27.54" | 8.46" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R14 | 27.56" | 10.43" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R14 | 26.54" | 9.65" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R14 | 26.52" | 10.43" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R14 | 26.40" | 8.86" | −2.4% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R14 | 27.72" | 8.07" | +2.5% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/60R15 | 15" | 27.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/55R16 | 16" | 27.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/50R17 | 17" | 27.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/45R18 | 18" | 27.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/50R19 | 19" | 27.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R19 | 19" | 27.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/65R15 | 15" | 27.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R20 | 20" | 27.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/80R16 | 16" | 27.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/30R21 | 21" | 27.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/25R22 | 22" | 27.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/40R20 | 20" | 27.09" | +0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 245/65R14narrower: 26.5" × 9.6"
- 265/65R14wider: 27.6" × 10.4"
- 255/60R14lower profile: 26.0" × 10.0"
- 255/70R14taller sidewall: 28.1" × 10.0"
Compare 255/65R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 255/65R14 tire?
- A 255/65R14 tire is 27.1 inches tall (687 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 6.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/65R14 mean?
- 255/65R14 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (166 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/65R14 tire make?
- About 746 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 85.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/65R14 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/85R14 instead of 255/65R14?
- 195/85R14 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.