Section Width165 mm (6.5")
Aspect Ratio159%
Rim Diameter14"
Overall Diameter880 mm (34.7")
Sidewall Height262 mm
Circumference2766 mm
165/159R14 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 165/159R14 tire size

Size geometry

A 165/159R14 tire has a 165mm section width and a 159% aspect ratio, mounted on a 14-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 262.4mm (10.33") and overall outside diameter is 880.3mm (34.66"). At highway speed the tire completes about 362 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 165/159R14 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 155/169R14 and 175/150R14. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% — safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.

Plus / minus sizing options

For a 165/159R14 you can upsize to 175/143R15 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 155/177R13 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 165/159R14 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance — match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.

Vehicles Using 165/159R14

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