175/65R14 tire size
A 175/65R14 tire is 23.0 inches tall and 6.9 inches wide. Here are its full dimensions, what the numbers mean, and the sizes you can swap it for.
- Overall diameter
- 22.96″ (583 mm)
- Section width
- 6.89″ (175 mm)
- Sidewall height
- 4.48″ (114 mm)
- Wheel diameter
- 14″
- Circumference
- 72.1″
- Revolutions per mile
- 879
What 175/65R14 means
- 175: the tire is 175 mm (6.9 in) wide from sidewall to sidewall.
- 65: the sidewall is 65% of the width, 113.8 mm (4.48 in) tall.
- R: radial construction, used by almost every modern tire.
- 14: it fits a 14-inch wheel.
Overall diameter = 14 + 2 × 4.48 = 22.96 inches.
Sizes equivalent to 175/65R14
These sizes are within 3% of the overall diameter, the usual limit for swapping without speedometer problems.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Speedometer at 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155/65R15 | 22.9″ | -0.1% | 59.9 mph actual |
| 195/45R16 | 22.9″ | -0.2% | 59.9 mph actual |
| 185/55R15 | 23.0″ | +0.2% | 60.1 mph actual |
| 175/50R16 | 22.9″ | -0.3% | 59.8 mph actual |
| 165/70R14 | 23.1″ | +0.6% | 60.4 mph actual |
| 165/60R15 | 22.8″ | -0.7% | 59.6 mph actual |
| 165/55R16 | 23.1″ | +0.8% | 60.5 mph actual |
| 155/75R14 | 23.2″ | +0.9% | 60.5 mph actual |
| 185/60R14 | 22.7″ | -0.9% | 59.4 mph actual |
| 155/55R16 | 22.7″ | -1.1% | 59.4 mph actual |
Going a size taller? 185/65R14 is 23.5″ tall, 2.2% more than 175/65R14. Compare any two sizes in the tire size calculator.
See every common size side by side in the tire size chart.
Questions
What is 175/65R14 in inches?
A 175/65R14 tire is about 23.0 inches tall (583 mm) and 6.9 inches wide, on a 14-inch wheel. In flotation sizing that's roughly 23.0x6.9R14.
How tall is a 175/65R14 tire?
The overall diameter is 22.96 inches: the 14-inch wheel plus two 4.48-inch sidewalls. Actual tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and models.
Can I put 185/65R14 instead of 175/65R14?
185/65R14 is 0.51 inches taller (2.2%) and 10 mm wider. That's within the usual 3% limit, but check that your wheel width is approved for it and that it clears the suspension.
How many revolutions per mile does a 175/65R14 make?
About 879 revolutions per mile, from a circumference of 72.1 inches.
