Section Width185 mm (7.3")
Aspect Ratio55%
Rim Diameter14"
Overall Diameter559 mm (22.0")
Sidewall Height102 mm
Circumference1756 mm
185/55R14 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 185/55R14 tire size

Size geometry

A 185/55R14 tire has a 185mm section width and a 55% aspect ratio, mounted on a 14-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 101.8mm (4.01") and overall outside diameter is 559.1mm (22.01"). At highway speed the tire completes about 569 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 185/55R14 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 175/58R14 and 195/52R14. 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 185/55R14 you can upsize to 195/46R15 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 175/65R13 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

1 vehicles in our database run the 185/55R14 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 185/55R14