205/85R14.5 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide


What tire size is 205/85R14.5 in Inches?

The 205/85R14.5 tire has an overall diameter of 28.2 inches, a section width of 8.1 inches, and can be mounted on 14.5 inches height of rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 28.2x8.1R14.5.

InchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter28.2716.8
Section Width8.1205
Rim Height14.5368
Sidewall Height6.9174.3
Circumference88.72251.9
tire diameter
8.1"
28.2"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
88.7"
14.5"
6.9"
714.7 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 205/85R14.5 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:



How big is a 205/85R14.5 tire?

A 205/85R14.5 tire has a height of 28.2 inches (716.8 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and unloaded.

Tire Diameter
Tire diameter: 28.2 In.


How wide is a 205/85R14.5 tire?

The 205/85R14.5 tire has a width of 8.1 inches (205 mm). This is the measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall’s widest point, also called as tread width or section width.

You can put a slightly narrower or wider tire on a rim as long as it falls within the manufacturer's recommended tire width range.

tread width
Tread width: 8.1 In.


205/85R14.5 sidewall height

The 205/85R14.5 has a sidewall height of 6.9 inches (174.3 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

sidewall height
Sidewall height: 6.9 In.


What size rim do I need for 205/85R14.5 tire?

You can mount the 205/85R14.5 tire on a rim with a height of 14.5 inches.

Putting very narrow tires on wide rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

Rim Diameter
Rim height: 14.5 In.
rim width
Rim width: In.


205/85R14.5 circumference

The 205/85R14.5 tire has a circumference of 88.7 inches (2251.9 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.

The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer acceleration, accuracy and fuel efficiency.

Circumference
Circumference: 88.7 In.


205/85R14.5 Revolutions

The 205/85R14.5 performs 714.7 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Revolutions
714.7 revs/mile


Compatible Tire Sizes for 205/85R14.5

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. However, it should be considered as a general guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 205/85R14.5:


More tire sizes for 14" Wheel:

19" Tire Diameter

20" Tire Diameter

21" Tire Diameter


22" Tire Diameter

23" Tire Diameter

24" Tire Diameter


25" Tire Diameter

26" Tire Diameter

27" Tire Diameter

28" Tire Diameter

225/75R14.5 = 27.8x8.9R14.5

*Disclaimer: Please note that our tire dimensions & measurements are an approximation number, while the tire manufacturers may have different ways in calculating or rounding numbers. We recommend referring to the vehicle manufacturer's manual or checking with the tire technician to find out the correct tire size for your vehicle.


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