215/80R13 tire size in inches
A 215/80R13 tire measures
26.5" tall × 8.5" wide
6.77" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 760 revolutions per mile.
215/80R13 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
215/80R13 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.54 inches (674 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.77 inches (172 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 13 inches |
| Circumference | 83.4 inches (2,118 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 760 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 472 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.5x8.5R13 |
| Aspect ratio | 80% |
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 215/80R13 on a 13" wheel
These 13" sizes are within 3% of 215/80R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R13 | 26.50" | 9.65" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R13 | 26.72" | 8.07" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R13 | 26.29" | 8.86" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R13 | 26.88" | 9.25" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R13 | 26.05" | 7.68" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R13 | 25.95" | 9.25" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R13 | 25.91" | 8.07" | −2.4% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R13 | 27.17" | 8.86" | +2.4% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/65R14 | 14" | 26.54" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/30R21 | 21" | 26.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/60R14 | 14" | 26.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R15 | 15" | 26.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R15 | 15" | 26.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R15 | 15" | 26.57" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R19 | 19" | 26.58" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R20 | 20" | 26.50" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/65R16 | 16" | 26.49" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/25R20 | 20" | 26.59" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/40R17 | 17" | 26.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/55R16 | 16" | 26.61" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/80R13narrower: 25.9" × 8.1"
- 225/80R13wider: 27.2" × 8.9"
- 215/75R13lower profile: 25.7" × 8.5"
- 215/85R13taller sidewall: 27.4" × 8.5"
Compare 215/80R13 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/80R13 tire?
- A 215/80R13 tire is 26.5 inches tall (674 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/80R13 mean?
- 215/80R13 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/80R13 tire make?
- About 760 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 83.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/80R13 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 245/70R13 instead of 215/80R13?
- 245/70R13 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.