245/65R13 tire size in inches
A 245/65R13 tire measures
25.5" tall × 9.6" wide
6.27" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 790 revolutions per mile.
245/65R13 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (159 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
245/65R13 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.54 inches (649 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.27 inches (159 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 13 inches |
| Circumference | 80.2 inches (2,038 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 790 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 491 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.5x9.6R13 |
| 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 245/65R13 on a 13" wheel
These 13" sizes are within 3% of 245/65R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/70R13 | 25.40" | 8.86" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R13 | 25.38" | 7.28" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R13 | 25.70" | 8.46" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R13 | 25.28" | 7.68" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R13 | 25.91" | 8.07" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R13 | 25.95" | 9.25" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R13 | 25.11" | 8.07" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R13 | 25.03" | 9.25" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R13 | 26.05" | 7.68" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R13 | 24.85" | 8.46" | −2.7% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R13 | 26.29" | 8.86" | +2.9% | 61.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/30R20 | 20" | 25.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/75R14 | 14" | 25.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R14 | 14" | 25.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R14 | 14" | 25.57" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R18 | 18" | 25.58" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/30R19 | 19" | 25.50" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/65R15 | 15" | 25.49" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/25R19 | 19" | 25.59" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/35R19 | 19" | 25.48" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/55R14 | 14" | 25.48" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 185/65R16 | 16" | 25.47" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 245/55R15 | 15" | 25.61" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/65R13narrower: 25.0" × 9.3"
- 245/60R13lower profile: 24.6" × 9.6"
- 245/70R13taller sidewall: 26.5" × 9.6"
Compare 245/65R13 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/65R13 tire?
- A 245/65R13 tire is 25.5 inches tall (649 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 6.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/65R13 mean?
- 245/65R13 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (159 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/65R13 tire make?
- About 790 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 80.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/65R13 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 225/70R13 instead of 245/65R13?
- 225/70R13 is −0.14 inches (−0.5%) 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.