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14-inch tires: sizes and treadwear
Quick answer: NHTSA’s UTQG data lists 33 tire sizes for 14-inch wheels (33 with a treadwear grade). 110 tire lines have a grade at one or more of them, and the median treadwear across line × size grades is 440. The size with the most graded lines is 185/65R14 (33).
33graded sizes
110lines
440median grade
322line × size grades
14-inch sizes in the NHTSA data
| Size | Graded lines | Highest treadwear | Median treadwear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185/65R14 | 33 | 700 | 440 |
| 175/65R14 | 30 | 620 | 440 |
| 185/70R14 | 28 | 700 | 420 |
| 185/60R14 | 26 | 700 | 430 |
| 175/70R14 | 25 | 660 | 420 |
| 195/70R14 | 24 | 700 | 420 |
| 195/60R14 | 22 | 500 | 440 |
| 205/70R14 | 21 | 700 | 440 |
| 215/70R14 | 15 | 700 | 460 |
| 195/65R14 | 14 | 700 | 440 |
| 195/75R14 | 10 | 660 | 440 |
| 205/75R14 | 9 | 660 | 440 |
| 185/75R14 | 8 | 660 | 440 |
| 215/60R14 | 8 | 460 | 420 |
| 165/65R14 | 6 | 540 | 400 |
| 165/70R14 | 6 | 540 | 400 |
| 205/60R14 | 6 | 540 | 420 |
| 205/65R14 | 6 | 460 | 410 |
| 165/60R14 | 3 | 420 | 400 |
| 175/60R14 | 3 | 440 | 420 |
| 215/75R14 | 3 | 440 | 380 |
| 235/60R14 | 3 | 460 | 440 |
| 155/65R14 | 2 | 400 | 320 |
| 225/70R14 | 2 | 440 | 440 |
| 145/80R14 | 1 | 240 | 240 |
| 165/80R14 | 1 | 320 | 320 |
| 175/80R14 | 1 | 300 | 300 |
| 185/55R14 | 1 | 340 | 340 |
| 185/64R14 | 1 | 260 | 260 |
| 185/80R14 | 1 | 500 | 500 |
| 215/65R14 | 1 | 460 | 460 |
| 225/75R14 | 1 | 210 | 210 |
| 245/60R14 | 1 | 440 | 440 |
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Treadwear mix at 14 inches
| Treadwear band | Line × size grades | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 | 3 | 0.9% |
| 200–299 | 23 | 7.1% |
| 300–399 | 34 | 10.6% |
| 400–499 | 177 | 55% |
| 500–599 | 48 | 14.9% |
| 600–699 | 29 | 9% |
| 700–799 | 8 | 2.5% |
Brands with the most 14-inch lines
| Brand | Lines graded at 14 inches |
|---|---|
| Thunderer | 11 |
| Hankook | 10 |
| Epic Tour | 9 |
| Nexen | 9 |
| Neutral | 5 |
| Vercelli | 5 |
| Yokohama | 5 |
| Falken | 4 |
| Big O | 3 |
| Doral | 3 |
Highest treadwear grades at 14 inches
| Tire line | Size | Treadwear |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama AVID TRZ | 185/65R14 | 700 |
| Big O LEGACY TOUR PLUS | 185/70R14 | 700 |
| Yokohama AVID TRZ | 185/60R14 | 700 |
| Big O LEGACY TOUR PLUS | 195/70R14 | 700 |
| Yokohama AVID TRZ | 195/70R14 | 700 |
| Big O LEGACY TOUR PLUS | 205/70R14 | 700 |
| Big O LEGACY TOUR PLUS | 215/70R14 | 700 |
| Big O LEGACY TOUR PLUS | 195/65R14 | 700 |
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FAQ
What does the 14 mean in a tire size?
In a size like 225/65R14, the number after R is the wheel (rim) diameter in inches. It must match your wheel exactly; width and aspect ratio come from your vehicle's placard.
What is the most common 14-inch tire size in NHTSA's data?
By number of graded lines, 185/65R14 (33 line × size grades), followed by 175/65R14 (30). This reflects what is in the NHTSA database, not sales.
What is the typical treadwear grade for 14-inch tires?
The median across 322 line × size grades is 440. Treadwear is the maker's wear rating relative to a control tire, not miles.