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165/80R14 Tire Size

A 165/80R14 tire is approximately 24.39 inches tall, with a sidewall height of 5.20 inches and about 826.8 revolutions per mile.

TL;DR: 165/80R14 combines a 165 mm section width, a 80% aspect ratio, and a 14-inch wheel diameter.

Quick facts

Diameter
24.39 in
620 mm overall height
Sidewall
5.20 in
132 mm sidewall height
Circumference
76.64 in
1947 mm per rotation
Revs / Mile
826.8
513.7 revs per kilometer

165/80R14 Dimensions

MeasurementInchesMillimeters
Overall diameter24.39620
Sidewall height5.20132
Section width6.50165
Circumference76.641947
Wheel diameter14356
Revolutions per mile826.8

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How to use this tire size page

This 165/80R14 page is meant to be a quick reference before you compare, shop, or change sizes. The first number, 165, is the section width in millimeters. The 80 is the aspect ratio, which means the sidewall height is 80% of the tire width. The R14 means the tire is built for a 14-inch wheel.

The most useful number for comparisons is usually overall diameter. Diameter affects how far the tire travels in one rotation, which is why it also affects circumference, revolutions per mile, and speedometer behavior. A size that is wider is not always much taller, and a size that looks close can still change the driving feel if the height changes.

Use the prefilled calculator on this page to test the size, then compare it against the tire size currently on your vehicle. Before buying, confirm the tire placard, load rating, speed rating, wheel width range, and available clearance. Tire dimensions are calculated from the size code, but real tires can vary slightly by brand, tread design, and construction.

What this size says at a glance

A 165/80R14 is a modest-width tire size that usually emphasizes easy steering, efficiency, and everyday ride comfort. The 80 aspect ratio gives it a very tall sidewall, so overall height, gearing feel, and body clearance should be checked carefully. Because it fits a 14-inch wheel, it falls into a smaller wheel diameter by modern standards, where tire availability and sidewall comfort are usually the main considerations.

Calculated from the size code, this tire is about 24.39 inches tall with a sidewall close to 5.20 inches. That sidewall number is useful because it hints at ride feel and wheel protection, while the overall diameter is the number that matters most when comparing speedometer behavior.

If you are considering 165/80R14 as a replacement, compare it against the tire currently installed on the vehicle rather than relying only on the printed width. A tire can gain width without gaining much height, or it can keep a similar width while changing diameter enough to affect road speed. The calculator above gives you the exact starting point for that decision.