195/85R13 tire size in inches
A 195/85R13 tire measures
26.1" tall × 7.7" wide
6.53" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 774 revolutions per mile.
195/85R13 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (166 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
195/85R13 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.05 inches (662 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.53 inches (166 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 13 inches |
| Circumference | 81.8 inches (2,079 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 774 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 481 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.1x7.7R13 |
| Aspect ratio | 85% |
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 195/85R13 on a 13" wheel
These 13" sizes are within 3% of 195/85R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/70R13 | 25.95" | 9.25" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R13 | 25.91" | 8.07" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R13 | 26.29" | 8.86" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R13 | 25.70" | 8.46" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R13 | 26.50" | 9.65" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R13 | 26.54" | 8.46" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R13 | 25.54" | 9.65" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R13 | 25.40" | 8.86" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R13 | 26.72" | 8.07" | +2.6% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R13 | 25.38" | 7.28" | −2.6% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R13 | 25.28" | 7.68" | −2.9% | 58.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/60R14 | 14" | 26.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 165/85R15 | 15" | 26.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/55R15 | 15" | 26.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/50R16 | 16" | 26.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/45R17 | 17" | 26.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/50R18 | 18" | 26.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R18 | 18" | 26.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/65R14 | 14" | 26.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R19 | 19" | 26.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/80R15 | 15" | 26.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/30R20 | 20" | 26.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/25R21 | 21" | 26.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 195/85R13 tire?
- A 195/85R13 tire is 26.1 inches tall (662 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 6.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/85R13 mean?
- 195/85R13 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (166 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/85R13 tire make?
- About 774 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 81.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/85R13 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 235/70R13 instead of 195/85R13?
- 235/70R13 is −0.10 inches (−0.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.