205R14 tire size
205R14 is a metric size: 27.2" tall, 8.1" wide, on a 14" rim — about a 27x8.00R14. The sidewall is 6.6" and the tire turns 740 times per mile.
205R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.24" · 692 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07" · 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.62" · 168 mm (82% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 14" |
| Circumference | 85.57" · 2.173 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 740 (460 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 27x8.00R14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/75R14 | 26.70" | -1.98% | +10 mm | 58.8 mph | calculate → |
| 28x10.00R14 | 28.00" | +2.80% | +49 mm | 61.7 mph | calculate → |
| 27x11.00R14 | 27.00" | -0.87% | +74 mm | 59.5 mph | calculate → |
| 27x8.50R14 | 27.00" | -0.87% | +11 mm | 59.5 mph | calculate → |
| 27x9.50R14 | 27.00" | -0.87% | +36 mm | 59.5 mph | calculate → |
| 27x9.00R14 | 27.00" | -0.87% | +24 mm | 59.5 mph | calculate → |
| 28x11.00R14 | 28.00" | +2.80% | +74 mm | 61.7 mph | calculate → |
| 28x8.50R14 | 28.00" | +2.80% | +11 mm | 61.7 mph | calculate → |
| 195R14 | 26.59" | -2.37% | -10 mm | 58.6 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 205R14 in inches?
205R14 is about 27.2" tall and 8.1" wide on a 14-inch rim — roughly a 27x8.00R14 in inch sizing.
What does 205R14 mean?
205 mm section width, sidewall 82% of the width (6.62"), radial construction, 14-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 205R14?
On the same 14" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 27x11.00R14 (-0.87%), 27x8.50R14 (-0.87%), 27x9.50R14 (-0.87%), 27x9.00R14 (-0.87%), 215/75R14 (-1.98%), 195R14 (-2.37%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 205R14 tire make?
About 740 revolutions per mile (circumference 85.6").
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.