183Best 165/65 R14 tires
8 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Kumho Solus TA51a at 86/100.
22.4″
overall diameter
6.5″
section width
14″
rim diameter
898.6
revs per mile
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372Best 165/65 R14 winter tires
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177Conversion
165/65 R14 in inches
| Overall diameter | 22.4″ |
| Section width | 6.5″ |
| Rim diameter | 14″ |
| Sidewall height | 107 mm |
| Circumference | 70.5″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 898.6 |
The closest flotation size is 27x8.50R14 — 20.3% taller and 30.8% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 165/65 R14 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
4.5″
Ideal
5″
Maximum
6″
Rim diameter is fixed at 14″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 6.5″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 14x4.5, 14x5, 14x5.5, 14x6.
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Sidewall
165/65 R14 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 165 | The first number is the section width — 165 mm, or about 6.5 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 65 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 65%, the sidewall is about 107 mm tall. |
| R14 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 14-inch wheel. |