205/50R14 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What size tire is 205/50R14 in Inches?

The 205/50R14 tire has an overall diameter of 22.1 inches, a section width of 8.1 inches, and can be mounted on 14 x 5.5-7.5 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 22.1x8.1R14.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	22.1	560.6
Section Width	8.1	205
Rim Height	14	356
Sidewall Height	4	102.5
Circumference	69.3	1761.2

8.1"

22.1"

69.3"

14"

4"

913.8 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 205/50R14 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:

How tall is a 205/50R14 tire?

A 205/50R14 tire has a height of 22.1 inches (560.6 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 205/50R14 tire?

The 205/50R14 has a width of 8.1 inches (205 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.

205/50R14 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 205/50R14 is 4 inches (102.5 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 205/50R14 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 14 inches and a rim width ranging from 5.5-7.5 inches for a 205/50R14 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.

205/50R14 circumference

The 205/50R14 tire has a circumference of 69.3 inches (1761.2 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.

205/50R14 Revolutions

The 205/50R14 performs 913.8 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 205/50R14

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 205/50R14: