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215/70R14 in inches

A 215/70R14 tire is 25.9″ tall and 8.5″ wide, and fits a 14″ wheel. In inches it is written 25.9×8.5R14.

Diameter25.85″
Width8.46″
Sidewall5.93″
215/70R14 drawn to scale: 25.85 inch diameter, 5.93 inch sidewall, 14 inch wheel, 8.46 inch tread width14″ wheel5.93″25.85″ overall8.46″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 215/70R14 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General and Toyo for all 3 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 25.1″ under load (below).

Real 215/70R14 tires measure 25.90–25.91″, against 25.85″ from the size code. Every one runs taller than the size code.

Height under load25.1″

Published revs per mile (802–804) mean the tire rolls like a 25.1″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread20.5–26.5 lb

The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 6.0 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich Radial T/A, SL).

3 tires in 215/70R14

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 96T25.9020.511.01,565804Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-seasonSL · 96T25.9120.711.31,554802Spec page
BFGoodrich Radial T/APerformanceSL · 96S25.9126.512.01,554803Spec page

Is 215/70R14 a 26-inch tire?

≈26″

Yes. The size code works out to 25.85″, and the 3 tires here publish 25.90–25.91″, so people call it a 26.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 215/70R14Difference
195/70R1424.75-1.10″-4.3%
205/70R1425.30-0.55″-2.1%
195/75R1425.52-0.33″-1.3%
245/60R1425.57-0.28″-1.1%
225/60R1525.63-0.22″-0.9%
195/70R1525.75-0.10″-0.4%
215/65R1526.00+0.15″+0.6%
235/60R1526.10+0.25″+1.0%
205/75R1426.11+0.26″+1.0%
225/70R1426.40+0.55″+2.1%

How to read 215/70R14

How to read any tire size

P215/70R14 96S as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numberedP215/70R14 96S1234567
How P215/70R14 96S is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 3 tires here (1 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1PP-metric

Marks a P-metric (passenger) tire. Sizes with no letter are Euro-metric.

2215Section width

215 mm across the widest point, or 8.46 inches. Every 215 size

370Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 70% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 150.5 mm or 5.93 inches.

4RConstruction

Radial construction.

514Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 14-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 5.5″ to 7.0″.

696Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,565 lb (710 kg) at its maximum pressure.

7SSpeed rating

Rated for up to 112 mph sustained.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter25.85657 mm
Section width8.46215 mm
Sidewall height5.93150.5 mm
Circumference81.22,063 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)780.2485 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)802–804498–500 per km
Approved wheel width5.5–7.0140–178 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 215/70R14

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 215/70R14

What is 215/70R14 in inches?

25.85 inches tall, 8.46 inches wide, on a 14-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 25.9×8.5R14.

How much does a 215/70R14 tire weigh?

Between 20.5 lb and 26.5 lb for the 3 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich Radial T/A (SL).

What wheel width do I need for 215/70R14?

Manufacturers approve 5.5–7.0″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 215/70R14 make?

Published figures run 802–804 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 780.2, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 215/70R14 than 245/60R14?

0.28 inches taller on paper (25.85″ vs 25.57″), which raises the axle about 0.14″. Your speedometer will read about 1.1% slow.