235/70R13 tire size in inches
A 235/70R13 tire measures
26.0" tall × 9.3" wide
6.48" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 777 revolutions per mile.
235/70R13 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (165 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
235/70R13 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.95 inches (659 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 inches (235 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.48 inches (165 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 13 inches |
| Circumference | 81.5 inches (2,071 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 777 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 483 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.0x9.3R13 |
| 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 235/70R13 on a 13" wheel
These 13" sizes are within 3% of 235/70R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/80R13 | 25.91" | 8.07" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R13 | 26.05" | 7.68" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R13 | 25.70" | 8.46" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R13 | 26.29" | 8.86" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R13 | 25.54" | 9.65" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R13 | 25.40" | 8.86" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R13 | 26.50" | 9.65" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R13 | 25.38" | 7.28" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R13 | 26.54" | 8.46" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R13 | 25.28" | 7.68" | −2.6% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R13 | 26.72" | 8.07" | +3.0% | 61.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/30R19 | 19" | 25.97" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/45R18 | 18" | 25.97" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/40R17 | 17" | 25.98" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/75R15 | 15" | 25.93" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/65R16 | 16" | 25.98" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/35R20 | 20" | 25.93" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 355/25R19 | 19" | 25.99" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/65R15 | 15" | 26.00" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/25R20 | 20" | 26.00" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/25R21 | 21" | 26.02" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 175/80R15 | 15" | 26.02" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 255/30R20 | 20" | 26.02" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 225/70R13narrower: 25.4" × 8.9"
- 245/70R13wider: 26.5" × 9.6"
- 235/65R13lower profile: 25.0" × 9.3"
- 235/75R13taller sidewall: 26.9" × 9.3"
Compare 235/70R13 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 235/70R13 tire?
- A 235/70R13 tire is 26.0 inches tall (659 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 6.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 235/70R13 mean?
- 235/70R13 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (165 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 235/70R13 tire make?
- About 777 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 81.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 235/70R13 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 205/80R13 instead of 235/70R13?
- 205/80R13 is −0.04 inches (−0.2%) 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.