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235/60R14
235/60R14 Tire Size in Inches and Millimeters
235/60R14 tires have a diameter of 25.1" (638 mm), a tread width of 9.3" (235 mm), and a wheel diameter of 14" (355.6 mm).The sidewall of the tire is 5.6" (141 mm), and the tire's circumference is 78.8" (2003.3 mm). This means a 235/60R14 tire will make make 804 revolutions per mile, or 499 revolutions per kilometer.
| Spec | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.1" | 638 mm |
| Width | 9.3" | 235 mm |
| Wheel | 14" | 355.6 mm |
| Sidewall | 5.6" | 141 mm |
| Circum | 78.8" | 2003.3 mm |
| Revolutions | 804 per mile | 499 per km |
What Does 235/60R14 Mean?
The tire size 235/60R14 is a common size used on many trucks, SUVs, and other larger vehicles.
Here is what each part of the size designation represents:
- 235: This number represents the width of the tire in millimeters. In this case, the tire is 235 millimeters wide.
- 60: This number represents the aspect ratio of the tire, which is the height of the tire's sidewall as a percentage of its width. In this case, the sidewall height is 60% of the tire's width.
- R: This letter indicates the tire's construction type. “R” stands for radial construction, which is the most common type of tire construction today.
- 14: This number represents the diameter of the wheel that the tire is designed to fit on, in inches. In this case, the tire is designed to fit on a 14-inch wheel.
How To Convert 235/60R14 Into Inches
The 235/60R14 conversion is fairly simple. The first number in the tire size, 235, represents the width of the tire in millimeters. To convert this to inches, we divide 235 by 25.4 (since there are 25.4 millimeters in an inch). This gives us approximately 9.3 inches.
The second number in the tire size, 60, represents the aspect ratio or the height of the tire as a percentage of its width. To calculate the height in inches, we multiply 9.3 by 0.60, which gives us approximately 5.6 inches.
Finally, the last number in the tire size, 14, represents the diameter of the wheel rim in inches. Therefore, the tire size 235/60R14 can be expressed in inches as roughly 9.3 inches wide, 5.6 inches tall, and designed to fit a 14-inch wheel rim.
Frequently Asked Questions About 235/60R14 Tires
How tall is a 235/60R14 tire?
A 235/60R14 tire has an approximate height, also known as the overall diameter, of 25.1 inches (638 mm). This height can vary slightly depending on the brand and model of the tire, as well as the amount of air pressure in the tire.
How wide is a 235/60R14 tire?
A 235/60R14 tire has a width of approximately 9.3 inches (235 millimeters). The width of the tire is the first number in the tire size designation, which in this case is “235”. It’s important to note that the actual width of the tire may vary slightly depending on the brand and model of the tire, and the width may also be affected by the amount of air pressure in the tire.
Alternate 235/60R14 Replacement Tire Sizes
Upsizing your wheels or tires? Replacement tires must be within 3% of the diametor of the original tire. The following sizes fall within that range - click on any size to see detailed info about that tire and wheel combination.