195/70R13 tire size in inches

A 195/70R13 tire measures

23.7" tall × 7.7" wide

5.37" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 849 revolutions per mile.

195/70R13 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (137 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.

23.7"13" rim5.4"7.7" wide
195/70R13: 23.7 inches tall, 7.7 inches wide, on a 13 inch rim, drawn to scale

195/70R13 specs

Overall diameter (height)23.75 inches (603 mm)
Section width7.68 inches (195 mm)
Sidewall height5.37 inches (137 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter13 inches
Circumference74.6 inches (1,895 mm)
Revolutions per mile849
Revolutions per kilometer528
Approximate rim width5.0" to 6.5"
In inches (flotation style)23.7x7.7R13
Aspect ratio70%

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 195/70R13 on a 13" wheel

These 13" sizes are within 3% of 195/70R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
225/60R1323.63"8.86"−0.5%59.7 mphCompare
185/75R1323.93"7.28"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
205/65R1323.49"8.07"−1.1%59.4 mphCompare
215/65R1324.00"8.46"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
175/80R1324.02"6.89"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
165/85R1324.04"6.50"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
165/80R1323.39"6.50"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
235/60R1324.10"9.25"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
155/85R1323.37"6.10"−1.6%59.1 mphCompare
175/75R1323.33"6.89"−1.7%59.0 mphCompare
185/70R1323.20"7.28"−2.3%58.6 mphCompare
205/70R1324.30"8.07"+2.3%61.4 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
165/75R1414"23.74"0.0%Compare
225/55R1414"23.74"0.0%Compare
245/35R1717"23.75"0.0%Compare
185/60R1515"23.74"0.0%Compare
155/80R1414"23.76"+0.1%Compare
215/40R1717"23.77"+0.1%Compare
245/40R1616"23.72"−0.1%Compare
205/60R1414"23.69"−0.3%Compare
245/45R1515"23.68"−0.3%Compare
195/50R1616"23.68"−0.3%Compare
245/25R1919"23.82"+0.3%Compare
205/30R1919"23.84"+0.4%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 195/70R13 with another size

With 205/70R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.4 mph

205/70R13 is +0.55 inches (+2.3%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

195/70R13205/70R13Difference%
Overall diameter23.75"24.30"+0.55"+2.3%
Section width7.68"8.07"+0.39"+5.1%
Sidewall height5.37"5.65"+0.28"+5.1%
Circumference74.61"76.34"+1.73"+2.3%
Revolutions per mile849.3830.0−19.3−2.3%

Questions

How tall is a 195/70R13 tire?
A 195/70R13 tire is 23.7 inches tall (603 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 5.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 195/70R13 mean?
195/70R13 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (137 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 195/70R13 tire make?
About 849 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 74.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 195/70R13 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 225/60R13 instead of 195/70R13?
225/60R13 is −0.12 inches (−0.5%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.7 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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