205/55R14

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 205/55R14 tire size features an overall diameter of 22.88 inches, a section width of 8.1 inches (205mm), and rotates 882 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 5+ vehicle models including Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

22.88"

581.2 mm

Section Width

205 mm

8.07" wide

Sidewall Height

4.44"

112.8 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

882

Circumference: 71.87"

Rim Diameter

14"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.1" - 7.2"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 205/55R14 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)205/55R14
Overall Height:22.9"
Sidewall:4.4"
Revs/Mile:882
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 122.9" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+29.3%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 77.6 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph25.9 mph+5.9 mph
30 mph38.8 mph+8.8 mph
45 mph58.2 mph+13.2 mph
60 mph77.6 mph+17.6 mph
75 mph97.0 mph+22.0 mph
90 mph116.3 mph+26.3 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+3.35" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 205/55R14 (5+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 205/55R14 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
1987Volkswagen GTI1.8 CView 1987 GTI ›
1987Volkswagen JettaGLI, 1.8 CView 1987 Jetta ›
1988Volkswagen JettaGLIView 1988 Jetta ›
1988Volkswagen GTIGTIView 1988 GTI ›
1989Volkswagen GTIGTIView 1989 GTI ›