165/70R14 tire size
A 165/70R14 tire is 165 mm wide with a 115.5 mm sidewall, 70% of the width, on a 14-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 586.6 mm, or about 23.1 inches, tall. Our data lists 1 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly hatchbacks.
Overall height
586.6 mm
23.1 in
Sidewall
115.5 mm
70%
Circumference
1,843 mm
Revs per km
543
Actual dimensions of 165/70R14
| Section width | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Sidewall height | 115.5 mm (4.55 in) |
| Rim diameter | 14 in (355.6 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 586.6 mm (23.1 in) |
| Circumference | 1,843 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 543 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 23.1x6.5R14 |
Worked out: sidewall 165 x 0.7 = 115.5 mm, rim 14 x 25.4 = 355.6 mm, overall 355.6 + (115.5 x 2) = 586.6 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 586.6 = 1,843 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.84 m, which is 543 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 165/70R14 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 165/70R14; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan March | 2010–2022 | S, E, EL | headlightmag.com |
Cars that can switch to 165/70R14
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 165/70R14. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
Sizes that can replace 165/70R14
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 165/70R14. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/55R15 | 584.5 mm | −2.1 mm (−0.36%) | 99.6 km/h | 101.8 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 175/65R14 | 583.1 mm | −3.5 mm (−0.60%) | 99.4 km/h | 113.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 175/60R15 | 591.0 mm | +4.4 mm (+0.75%) | 100.8 km/h | 105.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/45R16 | 581.9 mm | −4.7 mm (−0.80%) | 99.2 km/h | 87.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/50R16 | 591.4 mm | +4.8 mm (+0.82%) | 100.8 km/h | 92.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/55R15 | 595.5 mm | +8.9 mm (+1.52%) | 101.5 km/h | 107.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/60R14 | 577.6 mm | −9.0 mm (−1.53%) | 98.5 km/h | 111.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 596.1 mm | +9.5 mm (+1.62%) | 101.6 km/h | 120.3 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 175/65R14 at 583.1 mm, −3.5 mm (−0.60%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.4 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 1.8 mm.
- Moving up to 15-inch wheels, the closest height match is 185/55R15 (−0.36%), with the sidewall dropping from 115.5 mm to 101.8 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 165/70R14 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 165/70R14
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 165/70R14 81S, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 81 | 462 kg | 1,848 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 85 | 515 kg | 2,060 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
S
180 km/h
T
190 km/h
H
210 km/h
165/70R14 questions
How tall is a 165/70R14 tire?
About 23.1 inches, or 586.6 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 115.5 mm tall and the tire is 165 mm (6.5 in) wide.
Which cars use 165/70R14 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 165/70R14 comes on Nissan March.
Can I fit 175/65R14 instead of 165/70R14?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.60% (−3.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.4 km/h. The tread is 10 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 165/70R14 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 81: 462 kg per tire, 1,848 kg across four. XL versions are rated 85, or 515 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 165/70R14 81S.
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.