205/75R14 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 205/75R14, a sedans size fitted to Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Bel Air, Chevrolet Chevelle and more.
What 205/75R14 tires cost
Milestar MS775 Touring SLE
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Hankook Optimo H724
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Coker American Classic Radial
Best wet and snow braking, quietest ride, longest tread life. Worth it if you keep the car.
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing, based on what the big US online retailers charge for this size. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $440 to $600, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
About the 205/75R14 size
The radial for full-size and intermediate cars built on 7.50-14 and 8.00-14 bias-ply, which covers most American sedans from 1957 to the mid-1960s once Detroit moved from 15 in to 14 in wheels. Whitewalls are the whole point of this size and they are easy to get: Milestar MS775 and Hankook Optimo H724 in a narrow band, Coker American Classic and Diamond Back in a wide 1950s band. Bias-ply 7.50-14 reproductions are stocked by Coker. One real caveat: a 205/75R14 carries about 1500 lb where the original 8.00-14 was good for more, so on a heavy full-size car check the door tag against the load index and consider 215/75R14 or the common 15 in wheel conversion.
The numbers mean: 205 mm section width, sidewall height 75 % of that width, and a 14-inch rim. Overall diameter works out to about 26.1 inches. Any replacement has to match all three, and the load index and speed rating on your door sticker must be met or exceeded. Our guide on reading a tire size walks through it.
Vehicles that use 205/75R14
- Chevrolet Impala (1958-1964)
- Chevrolet Bel Air (1957-1964)
- Chevrolet Chevelle (1964-1967, base)
- Chevrolet El Camino (1978-1987, G-body)
- Ford Galaxie (1960-1964)
Confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering. Optional wheel packages often change the size within the same model.
Which type of 205/75R14 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Weather Tires
Drivers in snow-belt states who want one set of tires with proven snow traction and no seasonal swap.
Winter Tires
Anyone in the northern US, Canada-border states or mountain regions where snow and ice are on the roads for weeks at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 205/75R14 tires cost?
Expect $85–$105 per tire for a budget brand, $110–$150 for a mid-range tire like the Hankook Optimo H724, and $155–$245 for a premium tire like the Coker American Classic Radial. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 205/75R14 tires?
205/75R14 is original equipment on Chevrolet Impala (1958-1964), Chevrolet Bel Air (1957-1964), Chevrolet Chevelle (1964-1967, base), Chevrolet El Camino (1978-1987, G-body) and Ford Galaxie (1960-1964), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 205/75R14 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Hankook Optimo H724, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Coker American Classic Radial is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Milestar MS775 Touring SLE is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 205/75R14 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.