195/65R13 tire size in inches

A 195/65R13 tire measures

23.0" tall × 7.7" wide

4.99" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 878 revolutions per mile.

195/65R13 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (127 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.

23.0"13" rim5.0"7.7" wide
195/65R13: 23.0 inches tall, 7.7 inches wide, on a 13 inch rim, drawn to scale

195/65R13 specs

Overall diameter (height)22.98 inches (584 mm)
Section width7.68 inches (195 mm)
Sidewall height4.99 inches (127 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter13 inches
Circumference72.2 inches (1,834 mm)
Revolutions per mile878
Revolutions per kilometer545
Approximate rim width5.0" to 6.5"
In inches (flotation style)23.0x7.7R13
Aspect ratio65%

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 195/65R13 on a 13" wheel

These 13" sizes are within 3% of 195/65R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
215/60R1323.16"8.46"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
155/80R1322.76"6.10"−0.9%59.4 mphCompare
185/70R1323.20"7.28"+0.9%60.6 mphCompare
165/75R1322.74"6.50"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
145/85R1322.70"5.71"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
205/60R1322.69"8.07"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
175/70R1322.65"6.89"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
175/75R1323.33"6.89"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
155/85R1323.37"6.10"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
165/80R1323.39"6.50"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
185/65R1322.47"7.28"−2.2%58.7 mphCompare
205/65R1323.49"8.07"+2.2%61.3 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
225/45R1515"22.97"0.0%Compare
175/65R1414"22.96"−0.1%Compare
185/55R1515"23.01"+0.1%Compare
205/25R1919"23.04"+0.2%Compare
215/35R1717"22.93"−0.2%Compare
195/45R1616"22.91"−0.3%Compare
205/50R1515"23.07"+0.4%Compare
205/55R1414"22.88"−0.4%Compare
225/40R1616"23.09"+0.5%Compare
165/70R1414"23.09"+0.5%Compare
185/40R1717"22.83"−0.7%Compare
195/40R1717"23.14"+0.7%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 195/65R13 with another size

With 205/65R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.3 mph

205/65R13 is +0.51 inches (+2.2%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

195/65R13205/65R13Difference%
Overall diameter22.98"23.49"+0.51"+2.2%
Section width7.68"8.07"+0.39"+5.1%
Sidewall height4.99"5.25"+0.26"+5.1%
Circumference72.19"73.80"+1.61"+2.2%
Revolutions per mile877.6858.5−19.1−2.2%

Questions

How tall is a 195/65R13 tire?
A 195/65R13 tire is 23.0 inches tall (584 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 5.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 195/65R13 mean?
195/65R13 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (127 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 195/65R13 tire make?
About 878 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 72.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 195/65R13 tire?
Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 215/60R13 instead of 195/65R13?
215/60R13 is +0.18 inches (+0.8%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.5 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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