245/70R14 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What tire size is 245/70R14 in Inches?

The 245/70R14 tire has an overall diameter of 27.5 inches, a section width of 9.6 inches, and can be mounted on 14 inches height of rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 27.5x9.6R14.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	27.5	698.6
Section Width	9.6	245
Rim Height	14	356
Sidewall Height	6.8	171.5
Circumference	86.4	2194.7

9.6"

27.5"

86.4"

14"

6.8"

733.3 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 245/70R14 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:

How big is a 245/70R14 tire?

A 245/70R14 tire has a height of 27.5 inches (698.6 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 unloaded.

How wide is a 245/70R14 tire?

The 245/70R14 tire has a width of 9.6 inches (245 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.

You can put a slightly narrower or wider tire on a rim as long as it falls within the manufacturer's recommended tire width range.

245/70R14 sidewall height

The 245/70R14 has a sidewall height of 6.8 inches (171.5 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 245/70R14 tire?

You can mount the 245/70R14 tire on a rim with a height of 14 inches.

Putting very narrow tires on wide rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

245/70R14 circumference

The 245/70R14 tire has a circumference of 86.4 inches (2194.7 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.

245/70R14 Revolutions

The 245/70R14 performs 733.3 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Compatible Tire Sizes for 245/70R14

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. However, it should be considered as a general guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 245/70R14: