How tall is a 185/70R14 tire?

A 185/70R14 has a nominal overall diameter of 24.2 inches (615 mm), calculated as the 14-inch wheel plus two sidewalls. This is the unloaded figure — a fitted tire sits fractionally shorter under the weight of the vehicle.

What wheel size does a 185/70R14 tire fit?

A 185/70R14 fits a wheel of 14 inches in diameter. The wheel also has to be within the rim width range the manufacturer publishes for this size, which is printed in the tire's spec sheet.

What do the numbers in 185/70R14 mean?

185 is the section width in millimetres. 70 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 70% of the width, so 129.5 mm here. R marks the construction (radial). 14 is the wheel diameter in inches.

Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 185/70R14

Dimensions, specs, and every size 185/70R14 tire currently in stock

Overall Height

24.2"

615 mm · calculated

Section Width

185 mm

7.28 inches

Sidewall Height

5.1"

129.5 mm · 70% profile

Wheel Diameter

14"

355.6 mm

185/70R14 Specifications

Read directly from the size code. Load index, speed rating, and rim width range vary by model.

Specification	Imperial	Metric
Section width	7.28 in	185 mm
Aspect ratio	70%	—
Sidewall height	5.1 in	129.5 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	24.2 in	615 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	14 in	355.6 mm
Construction	Radial	—

What does 185/70R14 mean?

Reading the code on your sidewall

Section width

185 mm

The distance from sidewall to sidewall across the tire's widest point.

Aspect ratio

70% profile

The sidewall stands 70% of the section width, which is 129.5 mm on this size.

Construction (R)

Radial

The body plies run across the tire at right angles to the direction of travel.

Wheel diameter

14 in

Fits a wheel measuring 14 inches across.

185/70R14 Questions & Answers

Dimensions and fitment guidelines for size 185/70R14

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