165/70R14 tire size
A 165/70R14 tire is 23.09 inches (586.6 mm) tall, 6.50 in (165 mm) wide and fits a 14-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 23.1x6.5R14.
| Overall diameter | 23.09 in | 586.6 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 6.50 in | 165 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.55 in | 115.5 mm |
| Circumference | 72.55 in | 1,843 mm |
| Revolutions | 873.3 per mile | 542.6 per km |
| Rim diameter | 14 in | 355.6 mm |
Compare 165/70R14 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 14-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 165/70R14:
Plus and minus sizes for 165/70R14
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185/70R13 | Minus 1 (13 in) | 23.20 in | +0.44% |
| 165/80R13 | Minus 1 (13 in) | 23.39 in | +1.30% |
| 155/80R13 | Minus 1 (13 in) | 22.76 in | −1.43% |
| 205/60R13 | Minus 1 (13 in) | 22.69 in | −1.77% |
| 205/50R15 | Plus 1 (15 in) | 23.07 in | −0.10% |
| 185/55R15 | Plus 1 (15 in) | 23.01 in | −0.36% |
| 155/65R15 | Plus 1 (15 in) | 22.93 in | −0.70% |
| 175/60R15 | Plus 1 (15 in) | 23.27 in | +0.75% |
| 205/45R16 | Plus 2 (16 in) | 23.26 in | +0.73% |
| 195/45R16 | Plus 2 (16 in) | 22.91 in | −0.80% |
| 185/50R16 | Plus 2 (16 in) | 23.28 in | +0.82% |
| 175/50R16 | Plus 2 (16 in) | 22.89 in | −0.89% |
| 195/40R17 | Plus 3 (17 in) | 23.14 in | +0.20% |
| 205/40R17 | Plus 3 (17 in) | 23.46 in | +1.57% |
| 185/45R17 | Plus 3 (17 in) | 23.56 in | +1.99% |
| 215/40R17 | Plus 3 (17 in) | 23.77 in | +2.93% |
Vehicles approved with 165/70R14 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 165/70R14 as a standard or optional size (910 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Skoda Fabia
- Volkswagen Up!
- Skoda Citigo
- Nissan Micra
- Fiat Panda
- SEAT Mii
- Volkswagen e-Up
- Toyota Yaris
- Dacia Spring
- Suzuki Swift
- Suzuki Splash
- Fiat Punto
- Renault Kangoo
- Opel Agila
- Ford Ka
- Toyota Corolla
- Suzuki Ignis
- Volkswagen Eco
- Opel Astra
- Citroen C3
- Volkswagen Fox
- Citroen C2
- SEAT Ibiza
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 14-inch sizes
Reading the 165/70R14 size
- 165 — section width in millimetres (6.50 in).
- 70 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 70 % of the width, 115.5 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 14 — fits a 14-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.