205/50R14 tire size
205/50R14 is a metric size: 22.1" tall, 8.1" wide, on a 14" rim — about a 22x8.00R14. The sidewall is 4.0" and the tire turns 914 times per mile.
205/50R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.07" · 561 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07" · 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.04" · 102 mm (50% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 14" |
| Circumference | 69.34" · 1.761 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 914 (568 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 22x8.00R14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/65R14 | 22.44" | +1.69% | -40 mm | 61.0 mph | calculate → |
| 185/55R14 | 22.01" | -0.27% | -20 mm | 59.8 mph | calculate → |
| 175/60R14 | 22.27" | +0.89% | -30 mm | 60.5 mph | calculate → |
| 165/60R14 | 21.80" | -1.25% | -40 mm | 59.3 mph | calculate → |
| 195/55R14 | 22.44" | +1.69% | -10 mm | 61.0 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 205/50R14 in inches?
205/50R14 is about 22.1" tall and 8.1" wide on a 14-inch rim — roughly a 22x8.00R14 in inch sizing.
What does 205/50R14 mean?
205 mm section width, sidewall 50% of the width (4.04"), radial construction, 14-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 205/50R14?
On the same 14" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 185/55R14 (-0.27%), 175/60R14 (+0.89%), 165/60R14 (-1.25%), 165/65R14 (+1.69%), 195/55R14 (+1.69%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 205/50R14 tire make?
About 914 revolutions per mile (circumference 69.3").
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.