195/70R14 dimensions
| Measure | Inches | Millimetres |
|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 24.75 in | 629 mm |
| Section width | 7.68 in | 195 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.37 in | 136.5 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 14 in | 356 mm |
| Circumference | 77.7 in | 1,975 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 814.9 |
The math
| Step | Math | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewall | 195 × 70% = 136.5 mm ÷ 25.4 | 5.37 in |
| Overall height | 14 + 2 × 5.37 | 24.75 in |
| Width | 195 mm ÷ 25.4 | 7.68 in |
| Circumference | π × 24.75 | 77.7 in |
| Revs per mile | 63,360 ÷ 77.7 | 814.9 |
With a 5.4 in sidewall this is a medium sidewall: a balance of cushion and response. Real tires vary by brand and model, and the loaded radius under the vehicle is a bit smaller than this unloaded figure.
One step either way on a 14 in wheel
Each row changes one thing and shows the height change against 195/70R14, plus what 60 mph on the speedometer would really be if you swapped to that size.
| Change | Size | Height | Height change | 60 mph shows as | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wider | 205/70R14 (compare) | 25.3 in | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Close match |
| Narrower | 185/70R14 (compare) | 24.2 in | -2.2% | 58.7 mph | Close match |
| Taller sidewall | 195/75R14 (compare) | 25.5 in | +3.1% | 61.9 mph | Check clearance |
| Shorter sidewall | 195/65R14 (compare) | 24.0 in | -3.1% | 58.1 mph | Check clearance |
| Wider, shorter sidewall | 205/65R14 (compare) | 24.5 in | -1.0% | 59.4 mph | Close match |
| Narrower, taller sidewall | 185/75R14 (compare) | 24.9 in | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Close match |
Calculated sizes within ±3% on other wheels
Plus and minus sizes that keep the overall height within about 3% (a rule of thumb from Discount Tire and 1010tires), widths within 30 mm. Calculated, not a list of tires on sale: check that a tire exists in that size.
13 in wheels (one wheel size smaller)
| Size | Height | Height change | Width change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175/85R13 (compare) | 24.7 in | -0.1% | -20 mm |
| 185/80R13 (compare) | 24.7 in | -0.4% | -10 mm |
| 215/70R13 (compare) | 24.9 in | +0.4% | +20 mm |
| 195/75R13 (compare) | 24.5 in | -0.9% | +0 mm |
15 in wheels (one wheel size larger)
| Size | Height | Height change | Width change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165/75R15 (compare) | 24.7 in | -0.0% | -30 mm |
| 225/55R15 (compare) | 24.7 in | -0.0% | +30 mm |
| 205/60R15 (compare) | 24.7 in | -0.3% | +10 mm |
| 175/70R15 (compare) | 24.6 in | -0.4% | -20 mm |
16 in wheels (two wheel sizes larger)
| Size | Height | Height change | Width change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185/60R16 (compare) | 24.7 in | -0.0% | -10 mm |
| 225/50R16 (compare) | 24.9 in | +0.4% | +30 mm |
| 205/55R16 (compare) | 24.9 in | +0.5% | +10 mm |
| 175/65R16 (compare) | 25.0 in | +0.8% | -20 mm |
Try it with your numbers
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Calculated from the size alone. Real tires vary a little by brand and model, and the loaded radius is a bit smaller. Confirm the wheel width range, clearance, load index and speed rating for your vehicle. See how to read a tire size, the load index chart and the speed rating chart.
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