265/50R14 In Inches – Tire Size & Wheel Fitment Guide

What size tire is 265/50R14 in Inches?

The 265/50R14 tire has an overall diameter of 24.4 inches, a section width of 10.4 inches, and can be mounted on 14 x 7.0-10.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 24.4x10.4R14.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	24.4	620.6
Section Width	10.4	265
Rim Height	14	356
Sidewall Height	5.2	132.5
Circumference	76.8	1949.7

10.4"

24.4"

76.8"

14"

5.2"

825.4 Revs/Mile

To help you understand, we'll break down each part of the 265/50R14 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:

How wide is a 265/50R14 tire?

The 265/50R14 tire has a width of 10.4 inches (265 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 265/50R14 tire?

The 265/50R14 tire has a height of 24.4 inches (620.6 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.

265/50R14 sidewall height

The 265/50R14 has a sidewall height of 5.2 inches (132.5 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 you need for 265/50R14 tire?

You can mount the 265/50R14 tire on a rim with a height of 14 inches and a width ranging from 7.0-10.0 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.

265/50R14 circumference

The 265/50R14 tire has a circumference of 76.8 inches (1949.7 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.

265/50R14 Revolutions

The 265/50R14 performs 825.4 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 265/50R14

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 265/50R14: