175/70R14 tire size
175/70R14 is a metric size: 23.6" tall, 6.9" wide, on a 14" rim — about a 23.5x7.00R14. The sidewall is 4.8" and the tire turns 853 times per mile.
175/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.65" · 601 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.89" · 175 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.82" · 123 mm (70% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 14" |
| Circumference | 74.29" · 1.887 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 853 (530 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 23.5x7.00R14 |
Equivalent sizes on a 14" rim
Sizes within ±5% of the overall diameter. Green rows are inside the usual ±3% limit for keeping the speedometer, ABS and gearing right; red rows are bigger changes that need clearance checks.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/65R14 | 23.47" | -0.75% | +10 mm | 59.6 mph | compare → |
| 175/65R14 | 22.96" | -2.91% | 0 mm | 58.3 mph | compare → |
| 185/70R14 | 24.20" | +2.33% | +10 mm | 61.4 mph | compare → |
| 195/60R14 | 23.21" | -1.83% | +20 mm | 58.9 mph | compare → |
| 205/60R14 | 23.69" | +0.17% | +30 mm | 60.1 mph | calculate → |
| 215/60R14 | 24.16" | +2.16% | +40 mm | 61.3 mph | calculate → |
| 195/65R14 | 23.98" | +1.42% | +20 mm | 60.8 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 175/70R14 in inches?
175/70R14 is about 23.6" tall and 6.9" wide on a 14-inch rim — roughly a 23.5x7.00R14 in inch sizing.
What does 175/70R14 mean?
175 mm section width, sidewall 70% of the width (4.82"), radial construction, 14-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 175/70R14?
On the same 14" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 205/60R14 (+0.17%), 185/65R14 (-0.75%), 195/65R14 (+1.42%), 195/60R14 (-1.83%), 215/60R14 (+2.16%), 185/70R14 (+2.33%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 175/70R14 tire make?
About 853 revolutions per mile (circumference 74.3").
How these numbers are computed
Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall, sidewall = width × aspect ÷ 100, circumference = π × diameter, revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ circumference. Real tires differ by brand by a few tenths of an inch. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.