205/70R14 tire size
205/70R14 is a metric size: 25.3" tall, 8.1" wide, on a 14" rim — about a 25.5x8.00R14. The sidewall is 5.6" and the tire turns 797 times per mile.
205/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.30" · 643 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07" · 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.65" · 144 mm (70% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 14" |
| Circumference | 79.48" · 2.019 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 797 (495 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 25.5x8.00R14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/70R14 | 24.75" | -2.18% | -10 mm | 58.7 mph | calculate → |
| 215/70R14 | 25.85" | +2.18% | +10 mm | 61.3 mph | calculate → |
| 195/75R14 | 25.52" | +0.86% | -10 mm | 60.5 mph | calculate → |
| 235/60R14 | 25.10" | -0.78% | +30 mm | 59.5 mph | calculate → |
| 245/60R14 | 25.57" | +1.09% | +40 mm | 60.7 mph | calculate → |
| 185/75R14 | 24.93" | -1.48% | -20 mm | 59.1 mph | calculate → |
| 225/60R14 | 24.63" | -2.65% | +20 mm | 58.4 mph | calculate → |
| 26x8.50R14 | 26.00" | +2.77% | +11 mm | 61.7 mph | calculate → |
| 175R14 | 25.30" | 0.00% | -30 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 185R14 | 25.94" | +2.55% | -20 mm | 61.5 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 205/70R14 in inches?
205/70R14 is about 25.3" tall and 8.1" wide on a 14-inch rim — roughly a 25.5x8.00R14 in inch sizing.
What does 205/70R14 mean?
205 mm section width, sidewall 70% of the width (5.65"), radial construction, 14-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 205/70R14?
On the same 14" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 175R14 (0.00%), 235/60R14 (-0.78%), 195/75R14 (+0.86%), 245/60R14 (+1.09%), 185/75R14 (-1.48%), 215/70R14 (+2.18%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 205/70R14 tire make?
About 797 revolutions per mile (circumference 79.5").
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.