165/65R14 tire size
A 165/65R14 tire is 165 mm wide with a 107.3 mm sidewall, 65% of the width, on a 14-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 570.1 mm, or about 22.4 inches, tall. Our data lists 2 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly sedans and hatchbacks.
Overall height
570.1 mm
22.4 in
Sidewall
107.3 mm
65%
Circumference
1,791 mm
Revs per km
558
Actual dimensions of 165/65R14
| Section width | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Sidewall height | 107.3 mm (4.22 in) |
| Rim diameter | 14 in (355.6 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 570.1 mm (22.4 in) |
| Circumference | 1,791 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 558 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 22.4x6.5R14 |
Worked out: sidewall 165 x 0.65 = 107.25 mm, rim 14 x 25.4 = 355.6 mm, overall 355.6 + (107.25 x 2) = 570.1 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 570.1 = 1,791 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.79 m, which is 558 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 165/65R14 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 165/65R14; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Attrage | 2013–present | GLX | community.headlightmag.com |
| Suzuki Celerio | 2014–2023 | 14-inch wheel grades | headlightmag.com |
Sizes that can replace 165/65R14
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 165/65R14. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/55R15 | 573.5 mm | +3.4 mm (+0.60%) | 100.6 km/h | 96.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/50R15 | 576.0 mm | +5.9 mm (+1.03%) | 101.0 km/h | 97.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/60R14 | 577.6 mm | +7.5 mm (+1.32%) | 101.3 km/h | 111.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/45R16 | 581.9 mm | +11.8 mm (+2.07%) | 102.1 km/h | 87.8 mm | Within range | Compare |
| 175/65R14 | 583.1 mm | +13.0 mm (+2.28%) | 102.3 km/h | 113.8 mm | Within range | Compare |
| 185/55R15 | 584.5 mm | +14.4 mm (+2.53%) | 102.5 km/h | 101.8 mm | Within range | Compare |
| 165/70R14 | 586.6 mm | +16.5 mm (+2.89%) | 102.9 km/h | 115.5 mm | Within range | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 185/60R14 at 577.6 mm, +7.5 mm (+1.32%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 101.3 km/h. Ground clearance rises by about 3.8 mm.
- Moving up to 15-inch wheels, the closest height match is 175/55R15 (+0.60%), with the sidewall dropping from 107.3 mm to 96.3 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 165/65R14 tires
Passenger tires in this size come in eco, comfort and sport lines. Japanese and European brands usually cost more than Asian ones, and the difference shows in noise, wet braking and tread life.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 165/65R14
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 165/65R14 79T, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 79 | 437 kg | 1,748 kg |
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
T
190 km/h
H
210 km/h
165/65R14 questions
How tall is a 165/65R14 tire?
About 22.4 inches, or 570.1 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 107.3 mm tall and the tire is 165 mm (6.5 in) wide.
Which cars use 165/65R14 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 165/65R14 comes on Mitsubishi Attrage and Suzuki Celerio.
Can I fit 185/60R14 instead of 165/65R14?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +1.32% (+7.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 101.3 km/h. The tread is 20 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 165/65R14 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 79: 437 kg per tire, 1,748 kg across four. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 165/65R14 79T.
Other 14-inch sizes
See the full tire size chart →To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.