265/65R14 tire size in inches
A 265/65R14 tire measures
27.6" tall × 10.4" wide
6.78" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 732 revolutions per mile.
265/65R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
265/65R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.56 inches (700 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.78 inches (172 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 86.6 inches (2,199 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 732 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 455 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.6x10.4R14 |
| 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 265/65R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 265/65R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/80R14 | 27.54" | 8.46" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R14 | 27.50" | 9.65" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R14 | 27.72" | 8.07" | +0.6% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R14 | 27.29" | 8.86" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R14 | 27.88" | 9.25" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R14 | 28.06" | 10.04" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 27.05" | 7.68" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 27.05" | 10.04" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R14 | 26.95" | 9.25" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R14 | 28.17" | 8.86" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R14 | 26.91" | 8.07" | −2.4% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R14 | 28.39" | 8.46" | +3.0% | 61.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/30R22 | 22" | 27.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 16" | 27.57" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/35R20 | 20" | 27.58" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R15 | 15" | 27.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 335/25R21 | 21" | 27.59" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 15" | 27.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 305/40R18 | 18" | 27.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 16" | 27.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 16" | 27.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/55R17 | 17" | 27.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/25R22 | 22" | 27.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/50R16 | 16" | 27.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/65R14narrower: 27.1" × 10.0"
- 265/60R14lower profile: 26.5" × 10.4"
- 265/70R14taller sidewall: 28.6" × 10.4"
Compare 265/65R14 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/65R14 tire?
- A 265/65R14 tire is 27.6 inches tall (700 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/65R14 mean?
- 265/65R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/65R14 tire make?
- About 732 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/65R14 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 215/80R14 instead of 265/65R14?
- 215/80R14 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) 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.