How tall is a 205/85R14.5 tire?

A 205/85R14.5 has a nominal overall diameter of 28.22 inches (717 mm), calculated as the 14.5-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 205/85R14.5 tire fit?

A 205/85R14.5 fits a wheel of 14.5 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 205/85R14.5 mean?

205 is the section width in millimetres. 85 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 85% of the width, so 174.3 mm here. R marks the construction (radial). 14.5 is the wheel diameter in inches.

Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 205/85R14.5

Dimensions, specs, and every size 205/85R14.5 tire currently in stock

Overall Height

28.22"

717 mm · calculated

Section Width

205 mm

8.07 inches

Sidewall Height

6.86"

174.3 mm · 85% profile

Wheel Diameter

14.5"

368.3 mm

205/85R14.5 Specifications

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

Specification	Imperial	Metric
Section width	8.07 in	205 mm
Aspect ratio	85%	—
Sidewall height	6.86 in	174.3 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	28.22 in	717 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	14.5 in	368.3 mm
Construction	Radial	—

What does 205/85R14.5 mean?

Reading the code on your sidewall

Section width

205 mm

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

Aspect ratio

85% profile

The sidewall stands 85% of the section width, which is 174.3 mm on this size.

Construction (R)

Radial

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

Wheel diameter

14.5 in

Fits a wheel measuring 14.5 inches across.

205/85R14.5 Questions & Answers

Dimensions and fitment guidelines for size 205/85R14.5

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