1997 Plymouth Neon — Highline Sedan
The 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline Sedan shipped with 2 different factory tire sizes, depending on the wheel package it left the factory with (this can also reflect a staggered front/rear setup). Check your tire sidewall or door placard to confirm which one applies to your vehicle.
This trim shipped with more than one tire size (staggered fitment, front/rear, or optional wheel package). Confirm which one matches your vehicle by checking your tire sidewall or door placard.
175/70R14
| Section width | 175 mm |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio (sidewall height) | 70% (122.5 mm) |
| Rim diameter | 14" |
| Overall tire diameter | ~23.6" |
| Revolutions per mile | ~853 |
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185/65R14
| Section width | 185 mm |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio (sidewall height) | 65% (120.3 mm) |
| Rim diameter | 14" |
| Overall tire diameter | ~23.5" |
| Revolutions per mile | ~859 |
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What this size means for your Plymouth Neon
On the 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline Sedan, the factory 175/70R14 measures about 23.6″ in overall diameter with a 122.5 mm (4.8″) sidewall, and completes roughly 853 revolutions per mile. Its 70-series aspect ratio gives a tall sidewall of the kind used on trucks, SUVs, and older passenger cars, built for cushioning and load. In tire terms it is a small-diameter fitment typical of older or economy vehicles.
The 175/70R14 and 185/65R14 roll within 0.1″ (0.4%) of each other in overall diameter, so they are interchangeable from a speedometer standpoint — the second size is an optional wheel package rather than a different rolling size.
On a vehicle of this age, the Plymouth Neon may have been refitted with a slightly different replacement size somewhere in its life, so check the current sidewall — not just the factory spec — before buying.
Other 1997 Plymouth Neon trims
- Competition Pkg 175/65R14 / 185/60R14
- Coupe 185/65R14
- Sedan 185/65R14
- Sport 185/65R14
Plymouth Neon tire sizes by year
- 2001 Plymouth Neon 185/65R14 / 185/60R15
- 2000 Plymouth Neon 185/65R14 / 185/60R15
- 1999 Plymouth Neon 185/65R14
- 1998 Plymouth Neon 185/65R14
- 1996 Plymouth Neon 175/65R14 / 185/60R14
- 1995 Plymouth Neon 165/80R13 / 185/70R13 / 185/65R14
How to read a tire size
A tire size like 225/45R17 breaks down into three parts:
the first number is the section width in millimeters
(the tire's width from sidewall to sidewall), the second is the
aspect ratio — the sidewall's height as a percentage of
that width — and the number after the "R" is the rim
diameter in inches. A letter prefix (P or LT) indicates
Passenger or Light Truck construction; its absence usually means
Euro-metric sizing.
Some trucks and off-road tires instead use "flotation" sizing, like
37X12.50R17 — here the numbers are the tire's overall
diameter and width in inches directly, with the rim diameter last.
Always verify against the tire information placard on your driver's-side door jamb or your owner's manual before purchasing — tire size can vary by factory option package even within the same trim.