175/80R14 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide
What size tire is 175/80R14 in Inches?
The 175/80R14 tire has an overall diameter of 25 inches, a section width of 6.9 inches, and can be mounted on 14 x 4.5-6.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 25x6.9R14.
| Inches | Millimeters | |
| Tire Diameter | 25 | 635.6 |
| Section Width | 6.9 | 175 |
| Rim Height | 14 | 356 |
| Sidewall Height | 5.5 | 140 |
| Circumference | 78.6 | 1996.8 |
To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 175/80R14 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:
How tall is a 175/80R14 tire?
A 175/80R14 tire has a height of 25 inches (635.6 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 no load.
How wide is a 175/80R14 tire?
The 175/80R14 has a width of 6.9 inches (175 mm). This is the tire measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s and the outer sidewall’s widest point, also known as section width or tread width.
175/80R14 sidewall height
The sidewall height of a 175/80R14 is 5.5 inches (140 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 I need for 175/80R14 tire?
You can put on a rim with a height of 14 inches and a rim width ranging from 4.5-6.0 inches for a 175/80R14 tire. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))
Putting very wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.
175/80R14 circumference
The 175/80R14 tire has a circumference of 78.6 inches (1996.8 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire covers in one full rotation.
The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer accuracy, acceleration & fuel efficiency.
175/80R14 Revolutions
The 175/80R14 performs 806 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.
Alternative Tire Sizes for 175/80R14
As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is the full list of replacement sizes compatible with 175/80R14:
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.
