What does 145/80R14 mean?
145/80R14 is a tire size with the following dimensions:
- 145 is the width of the tire in millimeters. This number also indicates the appropriate width of the rim on which the tire should be mounted.
- 80 is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's height to its width. This affects the tire's handling and ride comfort
- R indicates the tire's construction type, meaning it has a radial construction. This provides stability and precision to the tire.
- 14 is the diameter of the wheel in inches, on which the tire is to be mounted.
145/80R14 Tire Conversion
Dimensions | Inches | Millimeters |
Tire Diameter | 23.1 in | 587.6 mm |
Section Width | 5.7 in | 145 mm |
Rim Height | 14 in | 355 mm |
Sidewall Height | 4.6 in | 116 mm |
Circumference | 72.7 in | 1846 mm |
Revolutions | 871.8 revs/mile |
FAQ About 145/80R14 Tire
How tall is a 145/80R14 tire?
The height (or diameter) of a 145/80R14 tire is 23.1 inches
How wide is a 145/80R14 tire?
The width of a 145/80R14 tire is 145 mm, which is about 5.7 inches.
What size rim fits a 145/80R14 tire?
A 145/80R14 tire fits on a rim that is 14 inches in diameter.
What does the 80 in a 145/80R14 tire mean?
The 80 in a 145/80R14 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 80% of its width.
Alternative Tire Sizes for 145/80R14
Typically, it's recommended to choose a tire with a diameter (height) within 3% of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tire size.
However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline and not an absolute rule.
Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the 145/80R14:
Tire Size | Diameter | Rim |
---|---|---|
165/70R14 | 23.1″ (Equal) | 14 x 4.0-5.5 |
135/80R14 | 22.5″ (-2.6%) | 14 x n/a |
135/90R14 | 23.6″ (2.2%) | 14 x n/a |
155/70R14 | 22.5″ (-2.6%) | 14 x 4.0-5.0 |
175/65R14 | 23.0″ (-0.4%) | 14 x 5.0-6.0 |
175/70R14 | 23.6″ (2.2%) | 14 x 4.5-6.0 |
185/60R14 | 22.7″ (-1.7%) | 14 x 5.0-6.5 |
185/65R14 | 23.5″ (1.7%) | 14 x 5.0-6.5 |
195/60R14 | 23.2″ (0.4%) | 14 x 5.5-7.0 |
205/55R14 | 22.9″ (-0.9%) | 14 x 5.5-7.5 |
205/60R14 | 23.7″ (2.6%) | 14 x 5.5-7.0 |
225/50R14 | 22.9″ (-0.9%) | 14 x 6.5-7.0 |
225/55R14 | 23.7″ (2.6%) | 14 x 6.0-8.0 |
245/50R14 | 23.6″ (2.2%) | 14 x 6.5-9.5 |