215/70R14 tire size
215/70R14 is a metric size: 25.9" tall, 8.5" wide, on a 14" rim — about a 26x8.50R14. The sidewall is 5.9" and the tire turns 780 times per mile.
215/70R14 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.85" · 657 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46" · 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.93" · 151 mm (70% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 14" |
| Circumference | 81.21" · 2.063 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 780 (485 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 26x8.50R14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/75R14 | 26.11" | +0.99% | -10 mm | 60.6 mph | calculate → |
| 195/75R14 | 25.52" | -1.29% | -20 mm | 59.2 mph | calculate → |
| 205/70R14 | 25.30" | -2.13% | -10 mm | 58.7 mph | calculate → |
| 225/70R14 | 26.40" | +2.13% | +10 mm | 61.3 mph | calculate → |
| 235/60R14 | 25.10" | -2.89% | +20 mm | 58.3 mph | calculate → |
| 26x8.50R14 | 26.00" | +0.58% | +1 mm | 60.3 mph | calculate → |
| 245/60R14 | 25.57" | -1.07% | +30 mm | 59.4 mph | calculate → |
| 185R14 | 25.94" | +0.37% | -30 mm | 60.2 mph | calculate → |
| 175R14 | 25.30" | -2.13% | -40 mm | 58.7 mph | calculate → |
| 195R14 | 26.59" | +2.86% | -20 mm | 61.7 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 215/70R14 in inches?
215/70R14 is about 25.9" tall and 8.5" wide on a 14-inch rim — roughly a 26x8.50R14 in inch sizing.
What does 215/70R14 mean?
215 mm section width, sidewall 70% of the width (5.93"), radial construction, 14-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 215/70R14?
On the same 14" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 185R14 (+0.37%), 26x8.50R14 (+0.58%), 205/75R14 (+0.99%), 245/60R14 (-1.07%), 195/75R14 (-1.29%), 175R14 (-2.13%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 215/70R14 tire make?
About 780 revolutions per mile (circumference 81.2").
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.