165/70R14 tire size

A 165/70R14 tire is 165 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of its width (115.5 mm), fits a 14-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 587 mm (23.1 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width165 mm6.50 in
Sidewall height115.5 mm4.55 in
Rim diameter355.6 mm14 in
Overall diameter586.6 mm23.09 in
Circumference1,842.9 mm72.55 in
Revolutions543 per km873 per mile

Reading the size 165/70R14

165Width in mm70Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction14Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 165/70R14

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
185/55R15584 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
175/65R14583 mm-0.6%99.4Compare
205/45R16591 mm+0.7%100.7Compare
155/80R13578 mm-1.4%98.6Compare
195/55R15596 mm+1.5%101.5Compare
185/60R14578 mm-1.5%98.5Compare
205/40R17596 mm+1.6%101.6
185/65R14596 mm+1.6%101.6

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