165/70R13 tire size in inches
A 165/70R13 tire measures
22.1" tall × 6.5" wide
4.55" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 913 revolutions per mile.
165/70R13 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (115 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
165/70R13 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.09 inches (561 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.50 inches (165 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.55 inches (115 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 13 inches |
| Circumference | 69.4 inches (1,763 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 913 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 567 |
| Approximate rim width | 4.5" to 6.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.1x6.5R13 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 165/70R13 on a 13" wheel
These 13" sizes are within 3% of 165/70R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145/80R13 | 22.13" | 5.71" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 155/75R13 | 22.15" | 6.10" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R13 | 22.21" | 7.68" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R13 | 22.47" | 7.28" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R13 | 22.65" | 6.89" | +2.5% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R13 | 22.69" | 8.07" | +2.7% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
| 145/85R13 | 22.70" | 5.71" | +2.8% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
| 165/75R13 | 22.74" | 6.50" | +2.9% | 61.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/35R17 | 17" | 22.10" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/40R16 | 16" | 22.14" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 165/55R15 | 15" | 22.15" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 185/55R14 | 14" | 22.01" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 205/45R15 | 15" | 22.26" | +0.8% | Compare |
| 175/60R14 | 14" | 22.27" | +0.8% | Compare |
| 185/50R15 | 15" | 22.28" | +0.9% | Compare |
| 195/35R17 | 17" | 22.37" | +1.3% | Compare |
| 165/65R14 | 14" | 22.44" | +1.6% | Compare |
| 195/55R14 | 14" | 22.44" | +1.6% | Compare |
| 205/40R16 | 16" | 22.46" | +1.6% | Compare |
| 155/70R14 | 14" | 22.54" | +2.0% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 165/70R13 tire?
- A 165/70R13 tire is 22.1 inches tall (561 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.5 inches wide with 4.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 165/70R13 mean?
- 165/70R13 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (115 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 165/70R13 tire make?
- About 913 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 69.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 165/70R13 tire?
- Roughly 4.5" to 6.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 145/80R13 instead of 165/70R13?
- 145/80R13 is +0.04 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.