Tire Size Box

215/60R13 vs 215/65R13

215/65R13 compared with 215/60R13

+3.7% diameter, 0.0" width

215/65R13 is 24.00" tall vs 23.16". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

23.2"13" rim5.1"8.5" wide
215/60R13 (solid) compared with 215/65R13 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 215/65R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.2 mph

215/65R13 is +0.85 inches (+3.7%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

215/60R13215/65R13Difference%
Overall diameter23.16"24.00"+0.85"+3.7%
Section width8.46"8.46"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height5.08"5.50"+0.42"+8.3%
Circumference72.75"75.41"+2.66"+3.7%
Revolutions per mile870.9840.2−30.7−3.5%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 215/60R13 and you fit 215/65R13, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.1 mph+1.1 mph
40 mph41.5 mph+1.5 mph
50 mph51.8 mph+1.8 mph
60 mph62.2 mph+2.2 mph
65 mph67.4 mph+2.4 mph
70 mph72.6 mph+2.6 mph
75 mph77.7 mph+2.7 mph
80 mph82.9 mph+2.9 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 215/60R13 or 215/65R13?
215/65R13 is taller by 0.85 inches (24.00" vs 23.16"). 215/60R13 is the same width.
Can I replace 215/60R13 with 215/65R13?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.7%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 215/65R13 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 215/65R13 fitted (calibrated for 215/60R13), your real speed is 62.2 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.7%.
Will 215/65R13 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.42 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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