255/85R14 tire size in inches
A 255/85R14 tire measures
31.1" tall × 10.0" wide
8.53" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 649 revolutions per mile.
255/85R14 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (217 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
255/85R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.07 inches (789 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.53 inches (217 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 97.6 inches (2,479 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 649 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 403 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 31.1x10.0R14 |
| Aspect ratio | 85% |
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 255/85R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 255/85R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/80R14 | 30.69" | 10.43" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/85R14 | 31.74" | 10.43" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/85R14 | 30.40" | 9.65" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/80R15 | 15" | 31.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/65R17 | 17" | 31.07" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/85R16 | 16" | 31.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/75R16 | 16" | 31.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/70R17 | 17" | 31.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/65R18 | 18" | 31.05" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/60R19 | 19" | 31.05" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/55R20 | 20" | 31.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/50R21 | 21" | 31.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/45R21 | 21" | 31.10" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/65R16 | 16" | 31.10" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R22 | 22" | 31.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 255/85R14 tire?
- A 255/85R14 tire is 31.1 inches tall (789 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 8.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/85R14 mean?
- 255/85R14 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (217 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/85R14 tire make?
- About 649 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 97.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/85R14 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 265/80R14 instead of 255/85R14?
- 265/80R14 is −0.37 inches (−1.2%) 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.