175/70R14 tire size
A 175/70R14 tire is 175 mm wide with a 122.5 mm sidewall, 70% of the width, on a 14-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 600.6 mm, or about 23.6 inches, tall. No model in our data leaves the factory on it, but it can replace the original size on 3 models within 3% of the height.
Overall height
600.6 mm
23.6 in
Sidewall
122.5 mm
70%
Circumference
1,887 mm
Revs per km
530
Actual dimensions of 175/70R14
| Section width | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Sidewall height | 122.5 mm (4.82 in) |
| Rim diameter | 14 in (355.6 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 600.6 mm (23.6 in) |
| Circumference | 1,887 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 530 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 23.6x6.9R14 |
Worked out: sidewall 175 x 0.7 = 122.5 mm, rim 14 x 25.4 = 355.6 mm, overall 355.6 + (122.5 x 2) = 600.6 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 600.6 = 1,887 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.89 m, which is 530 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 175/70R14 from the factory
No model sold in Thailand in our data leaves the factory on 175/70R14.
Cars that can switch to 175/70R14
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 175/70R14. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
Sizes that can replace 175/70R14
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 175/70R14. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/50R16 | 601.4 mm | +0.8 mm (+0.13%) | 100.1 km/h | 97.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 185/60R15 | 603.0 mm | +2.4 mm (+0.40%) | 100.4 km/h | 111.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 596.1 mm | −4.5 mm (−0.75%) | 99.3 km/h | 120.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/55R15 | 595.5 mm | −5.1 mm (−0.85%) | 99.2 km/h | 107.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 175/65R15 | 608.5 mm | +7.9 mm (+1.32%) | 101.3 km/h | 113.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/50R16 | 591.4 mm | −9.2 mm (−1.53%) | 98.5 km/h | 92.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/55R16 | 609.9 mm | +9.3 mm (+1.55%) | 101.5 km/h | 101.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 175/60R15 | 591.0 mm | −9.6 mm (−1.60%) | 98.4 km/h | 105.0 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 185/65R14 at 596.1 mm, −4.5 mm (−0.75%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.3 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 2.3 mm.
- Moving up to 15-inch wheels, the closest height match is 185/60R15 (+0.40%), with the sidewall dropping from 122.5 mm to 111.0 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 175/70R14 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 175/70R14
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 175/70R14 84S, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 84 | 500 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 88 | 560 kg | 2,240 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
175/70R14 questions
How tall is a 175/70R14 tire?
About 23.6 inches, or 600.6 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 122.5 mm tall and the tire is 175 mm (6.9 in) wide.
Which cars use 175/70R14 tires?
No car in our data is fitted with 175/70R14 from the factory, but its height is close to the original size on Nissan March, Toyota Yaris (Hatchback) and Mitsubishi Attrage, so it works as a replacement size.
Can I fit 185/65R14 instead of 175/70R14?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.75% (−4.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.3 km/h. The tread is 10 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 175/70R14 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 84: 500 kg per tire, 2,000 kg across four. XL versions are rated 88, or 560 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 175/70R14 84S.
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.