# 175/65R14 tire size in inches

- **Diameter:** 23.0 in
- **Width:** 6.9 in
- **Sidewall:** 4.48 in
- **Revs per mile:** 879

## Quick answer

A 175/65R14 tire is **23.0 inches** (583 mm) tall and **6.9 inches** (175 mm) wide, with a 4.48-inch sidewall, and fits a 14-inch wheel. In inch sizing that is roughly 23.0x6.9R14.

## 175/65R14 dimensions

| Measurement | Inches | Millimeters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overall diameter | 23.0 in | 583 mm |
| Section width | 6.9 in | 175 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.48 in | 113.8 mm |
| Rim diameter | 14 in | 356 mm |
| Circumference | 72.1 in | 1832 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 879 | -- |

## What does 175/65R14 mean?

| Part | Value | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Width | 175 | The tire is 175 mm wide from sidewall to sidewall. |
| Aspect ratio | 65 | The sidewall is 65% as tall as the tire is wide (113.8 mm). |
| R | R | Radial construction (nearly every modern tire). |
| Rim | 14 | Fits a 14-inch wheel. |

The load index and speed rating that follow the size (for example "98H") are on the sidewall and in your door-jamb sticker. See the [load index chart](/tools/tire-load-index-chart) and [speed rating chart](/tools/tire-speed-rating-chart).

## What sizes can replace 175/65R14?

No common size is within 3% of this diameter. Use the [tire size calculator](/tools/tire-size-calculator) to check a specific alternative.

## Frequently asked questions

### How tall is a 175/65R14 tire?

A 175/65R14 tire is 23.0 inches (583 mm) tall when new and correctly inflated. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.

### Can I put 175/65R14 tires on my car?

Only if your door-jamb placard or owner's manual lists 175/65R14, or a plus-size alternative within about 3% of the original diameter that clears the suspension. The wheel must be 14 inches in diameter and the right width for a 175 mm tire.

### How many revolutions per mile does a 175/65R14 tire make?

About 879 revolutions per mile, calculated from its 72.1-inch circumference. Manufacturers' published figures are usually slightly higher because a loaded tire squats a little.

## Tire tools

- [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator)
- [Tire size decoder](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-decoder)
- [Load index chart](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-load-index-chart)
- [Speed rating chart](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-speed-rating-chart)

## Tire care

- [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires)
- [How often to rotate tires](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/rotate-tires)
- [Uneven tire wear](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/uneven-tire-wear)

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