215/65R13 tire size in inches
A 215/65R13 tire measures
24.0" tall × 8.5" wide
5.50" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 840 revolutions per mile.
215/65R13 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
215/65R13 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.00 inches (610 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.50 inches (140 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 13 inches |
| Circumference | 75.4 inches (1,915 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 840 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 522 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.0x8.5R13 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 215/65R13 on a 13" wheel
These 13" sizes are within 3% of 215/65R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/80R13 | 24.02" | 6.89" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R13 | 24.04" | 6.50" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R13 | 23.93" | 7.28" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R13 | 24.10" | 9.25" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R13 | 23.75" | 7.68" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R13 | 24.30" | 8.07" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R13 | 23.63" | 8.86" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R13 | 23.49" | 8.07" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R13 | 24.52" | 7.68" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R13 | 24.52" | 8.86" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R13 | 24.57" | 9.65" | +2.4% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 165/80R13 | 23.39" | 6.50" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/55R16 | 16" | 24.01" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/25R19 | 19" | 24.02" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/65R14 | 14" | 23.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R17 | 17" | 24.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R16 | 16" | 24.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/45R16 | 16" | 23.97" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R15 | 15" | 24.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 175/65R15 | 15" | 23.96" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 16" | 24.07" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 215/30R19 | 19" | 24.08" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 215/35R18 | 18" | 23.93" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 225/40R17 | 17" | 24.09" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/65R13narrower: 23.5" × 8.1"
- 225/65R13wider: 24.5" × 8.9"
- 215/60R13lower profile: 23.2" × 8.5"
- 215/70R13taller sidewall: 24.9" × 8.5"
Compare 215/65R13 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/65R13 tire?
- A 215/65R13 tire is 24.0 inches tall (610 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 5.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/65R13 mean?
- 215/65R13 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/65R13 tire make?
- About 840 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 75.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/65R13 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 175/80R13 instead of 215/65R13?
- 175/80R13 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.