215/70R13 tire size in inches
A 215/70R13 tire measures
24.9" tall × 8.5" wide
5.93" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 812 revolutions per mile.
215/70R13 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
215/70R13 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.85 inches (631 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.93 inches (151 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 13 inches |
| Circumference | 78.1 inches (1,983 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 812 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 504 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.9x8.5R13 |
| 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 215/70R13 on a 13" wheel
These 13" sizes are within 3% of 215/70R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/85R13 | 24.71" | 6.89" | −0.6% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R13 | 25.03" | 9.25" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R13 | 24.65" | 7.28" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R13 | 25.11" | 8.07" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R13 | 24.57" | 9.65" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R13 | 24.52" | 7.68" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R13 | 24.52" | 8.86" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R13 | 25.28" | 7.68" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R13 | 25.38" | 7.28" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R13 | 24.30" | 8.07" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R13 | 25.40" | 8.86" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R13 | 25.54" | 9.65" | +2.8% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/35R17 | 17" | 24.85" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/50R16 | 16" | 24.86" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/25R20 | 20" | 24.82" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/55R16 | 16" | 24.88" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/25R19 | 19" | 24.81" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 195/45R18 | 18" | 24.91" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/30R19 | 19" | 24.79" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 215/35R19 | 19" | 24.93" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 185/75R14 | 14" | 24.93" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 215/40R18 | 18" | 24.77" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 245/35R18 | 18" | 24.75" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 195/70R14 | 14" | 24.75" | −0.4% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/70R13narrower: 24.3" × 8.1"
- 225/70R13wider: 25.4" × 8.9"
- 215/65R13lower profile: 24.0" × 8.5"
- 215/75R13taller sidewall: 25.7" × 8.5"
Compare 215/70R13 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/70R13 tire?
- A 215/70R13 tire is 24.9 inches tall (631 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 5.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/70R13 mean?
- 215/70R13 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/70R13 tire make?
- About 812 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 78.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/70R13 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 175/85R13 instead of 215/70R13?
- 175/85R13 is −0.14 inches (−0.6%) 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.