245/60R13 tire size in inches

A 245/60R13 tire measures

24.6" tall × 9.6" wide

5.79" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 821 revolutions per mile.

245/60R13 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (147 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.

24.6"13" rim5.8"9.6" wide
245/60R13: 24.6 inches tall, 9.6 inches wide, on a 13 inch rim, drawn to scale

245/60R13 specs

Overall diameter (height)24.57 inches (624 mm)
Section width9.65 inches (245 mm)
Sidewall height5.79 inches (147 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter13 inches
Circumference77.2 inches (1,961 mm)
Revolutions per mile821
Revolutions per kilometer510
Approximate rim width6.5" to 8.0"
In inches (flotation style)24.6x9.6R13
Aspect ratio60%

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 245/60R13 on a 13" wheel

These 13" sizes are within 3% of 245/60R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
195/75R1324.52"7.68"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
225/65R1324.52"8.86"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
185/80R1324.65"7.28"+0.3%60.2 mphCompare
175/85R1324.71"6.89"+0.6%60.3 mphCompare
205/70R1324.30"8.07"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
215/70R1324.85"8.46"+1.1%60.7 mphCompare
235/65R1325.03"9.25"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
235/60R1324.10"9.25"−1.9%58.8 mphCompare
165/85R1324.04"6.50"−2.2%58.7 mphCompare
205/75R1325.11"8.07"+2.2%61.3 mphCompare
175/80R1324.02"6.89"−2.2%58.7 mphCompare
215/65R1324.00"8.46"−2.3%58.6 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
275/35R1717"24.58"0.0%Compare
235/30R1919"24.55"−0.1%Compare
245/55R1414"24.61"+0.1%Compare
285/25R1919"24.61"+0.1%Compare
215/45R1717"24.62"+0.2%Compare
235/25R2020"24.63"+0.2%Compare
225/60R1414"24.63"+0.2%Compare
175/70R1515"24.65"+0.3%Compare
245/50R1515"24.65"+0.3%Compare
205/35R1919"24.65"+0.3%Compare
205/65R1414"24.49"−0.3%Compare
275/40R1616"24.66"+0.4%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 245/60R13 with another size

With 195/75R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

59.9 mph

195/75R13 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

245/60R13195/75R13Difference%
Overall diameter24.57"24.52"−0.06"−0.2%
Section width9.65"7.68"−1.97"−20.4%
Sidewall height5.79"5.76"−0.03"−0.5%
Circumference77.20"77.02"−0.19"−0.2%
Revolutions per mile820.7822.7+2.0+0.2%

Questions

How tall is a 245/60R13 tire?
A 245/60R13 tire is 24.6 inches tall (624 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 5.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 245/60R13 mean?
245/60R13 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (147 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 245/60R13 tire make?
About 821 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 77.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 245/60R13 tire?
Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 195/75R13 instead of 245/60R13?
195/75R13 is −0.06 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.

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