183Best 185/55 R14 tires
1 rated tire available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Yokohama ADVAN A052 at 83/100.
22″
overall diameter
7.3″
section width
14″
rim diameter
916.2
revs per mile
Best 185/55 R14 summer tires
1183Conversion
185/55 R14 in inches
| Overall diameter | 22″ |
| Section width | 7.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 14″ |
| Sidewall height | 102 mm |
| Circumference | 69.2″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 916.2 |
The closest flotation size is 27x8.50R14 — 22.7% taller and 16.7% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 185/55 R14 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5″
Ideal
6″
Maximum
6.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 14″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 7.3″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 14x5.5, 14x6.
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Sidewall
185/55 R14 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 185 | The first number is the section width — 185 mm, or about 7.3 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 55 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 55%, the sidewall is about 102 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. |