175/65R14 In Inches – Tire Size & Wheel Fitment Guide
What size tire is 175/65R14 in Inches?
The 175/65R14 tire has an overall diameter of 23 inches, a section width of 6.9 inches, and can be mounted on 14 x 5.0-6.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 23x6.9R14.
| Inches | Millimeters | |
| Tire Diameter | 23 | 583.1 |
| Section Width | 6.9 | 175 |
| Rim Height | 14 | 356 |
| Sidewall Height | 4.5 | 113.8 |
| Circumference | 72.1 | 1831.9 |
To help you understand, we'll break down each part of the 175/65R14 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:
How wide is a 175/65R14 tire?
The 175/65R14 tire has a width of 6.9 inches (175 mm). This is the measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall’s widest point, also called as tread width or section width.
How tall is a 175/65R14 tire?
The 175/65R14 tire has a height of 23 inches (583.1 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and unloaded.
175/65R14 sidewall height
The 175/65R14 has a sidewall height of 4.5 inches (113.8 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.
What size rim do you need for 175/65R14 tire?
You can mount the 175/65R14 tire on a rim with a height of 14 inches and a width ranging from 5.0-6.0 inches. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))
Putting very narrow tires on wide rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.
175/65R14 circumference
The 175/65R14 tire has a circumference of 72.1 inches (1831.9 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.
The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer acceleration, accuracy and fuel efficiency.
175/65R14 Revolutions
The 175/65R14 performs 878.5 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.
Replacement Tire Sizes for 175/65R14
As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 175/65R14:
More tire sizes for 14" Wheel:
19" Tire Diameter
- 105/70R14 = 19.8x4.1R14
23" Tire Diameter
*Disclaimer: Please note that our tire dimensions & measurements are an approximation number, while the tire manufacturers may have different ways in calculating or rounding numbers. We recommend referring to the vehicle manufacturer's manual or checking with the tire technician to find out the correct tire size for your vehicle.
