192Best 205/55 R14 tires
3 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Hoosier R7 at 92/100.
22.9″
overall diameter
8.1″
section width
14″
rim diameter
881.6
revs per mile
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Conversion
205/55 R14 in inches
| Overall diameter | 22.9″ |
| Section width | 8.1″ |
| Rim diameter | 14″ |
| Sidewall height | 113 mm |
| Circumference | 71.9″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 881.6 |
The closest flotation size is 27x8.50R14 — 18% taller and 5.3% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 205/55 R14 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5.5″
Ideal
6.5″
Maximum
7.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 14″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 8.1″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 14x6.5, 14x7.
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Sidewall
205/55 R14 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 205 | The first number is the section width — 205 mm, or about 8.1 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 113 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. |