265/85R14 tire size in inches
A 265/85R14 tire measures
31.7" tall × 10.4" wide
8.87" sidewall on a 14" wheel. 635 revolutions per mile.
265/85R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (225 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
265/85R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.74 inches (806 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.87 inches (225 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 14 inches |
| Circumference | 99.7 inches (2,532 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 635 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 395 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 31.7x10.4R14 |
| 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 265/85R14 on a 14" wheel
These 14" sizes are within 3% of 265/85R14's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/85R16 | 16" | 31.73" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/45R22 | 22" | 31.74" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/70R16 | 16" | 31.71" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/55R19 | 19" | 31.78" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/80R15 | 15" | 31.69" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 355/35R22 | 22" | 31.78" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/30R24 | 24" | 31.68" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 325/50R19 | 19" | 31.80" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/45R21 | 21" | 31.81" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/75R16 | 16" | 31.65" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 245/50R22 | 22" | 31.65" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 275/50R21 | 21" | 31.83" | +0.3% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 265/85R14 tire?
- A 265/85R14 tire is 31.7 inches tall (806 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 8.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/85R14 mean?
- 265/85R14 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (225 mm), radial construction (R), for a 14 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/85R14 tire make?
- About 635 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 99.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/85R14 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 255/85R14 instead of 265/85R14?
- 255/85R14 is −0.67 inches (−2.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 58.7 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.