205/55R14 tire size
205/55R14 is a metric size: 22.9" tall, 8.1" wide, on a 14" rim — about a 23x8.00R14. The sidewall is 4.4" and the tire turns 882 times per mile.
205/55R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.88" · 581 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07" · 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.44" · 113 mm (55% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 14" |
| Circumference | 71.87" · 1.826 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 882 (548 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 23x8.00R14 |
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" | +2.58% | -20 mm | 61.5 mph | calculate → |
| 175/65R14 | 22.96" | +0.34% | -30 mm | 60.2 mph | calculate → |
| 185/60R14 | 22.74" | -0.60% | -20 mm | 59.6 mph | calculate → |
| 195/60R14 | 23.21" | +1.46% | -10 mm | 60.9 mph | calculate → |
| 165/65R14 | 22.44" | -1.89% | -40 mm | 58.9 mph | calculate → |
| 225/50R14 | 22.86" | -0.09% | +20 mm | 59.9 mph | calculate → |
| 175/60R14 | 22.27" | -2.67% | -30 mm | 58.4 mph | calculate → |
| 195/55R14 | 22.44" | -1.89% | -10 mm | 58.9 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 205/55R14 in inches?
205/55R14 is about 22.9" tall and 8.1" wide on a 14-inch rim — roughly a 23x8.00R14 in inch sizing.
What does 205/55R14 mean?
205 mm section width, sidewall 55% of the width (4.44"), radial construction, 14-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 205/55R14?
On the same 14" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 225/50R14 (-0.09%), 175/65R14 (+0.34%), 185/60R14 (-0.60%), 195/60R14 (+1.46%), 165/65R14 (-1.89%), 195/55R14 (-1.89%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 205/55R14 tire make?
About 882 revolutions per mile (circumference 71.9").
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.