255/80R14 tire size in inches
A 255/80R14 tire measures
30.1" tall × 10.0" wide
8.03" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 671 revolutions per mile.
255/80R14 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (204 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
255/80R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.06 inches (764 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.03 inches (204 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 94.4 inches (2,399 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 671 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 417 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.1x10.0R14 |
| 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 255/80R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 255/80R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/85R14 | 29.73" | 9.25" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/85R14 | 30.40" | 9.65" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/75R14 | 29.65" | 10.43" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/80R14 | 29.43" | 9.65" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/80R14 | 30.69" | 10.43" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/85R15 | 15" | 30.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/75R15 | 15" | 30.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/70R16 | 16" | 30.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/65R17 | 17" | 30.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/65R16 | 16" | 30.07" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/60R18 | 18" | 30.05" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/55R19 | 19" | 30.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/50R20 | 20" | 30.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R21 | 21" | 30.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R22 | 22" | 30.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/65R18 | 18" | 30.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/45R20 | 20" | 30.10" | +0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 245/80R14narrower: 29.4" × 9.6"
- 265/80R14wider: 30.7" × 10.4"
- 255/75R14lower profile: 29.1" × 10.0"
- 255/85R14taller sidewall: 31.1" × 10.0"
Compare 255/80R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 255/80R14 tire?
- A 255/80R14 tire is 30.1 inches tall (764 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 8.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/80R14 mean?
- 255/80R14 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (204 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/80R14 tire make?
- About 671 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 94.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/80R14 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 235/85R14 instead of 255/80R14?
- 235/85R14 is −0.33 inches (−1.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.3 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.