235/75R13 vs 245/75R13
245/75R13 compared with 235/75R13
+2.2% diameter, +0.4" width
245/75R13 is 27.47" tall vs 26.88". Within the 3% rule, so usually interchangeable.
Speedometer difference
If your vehicle came with 235/75R13 and you fit 245/75R13, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mph | 20.4 mph | +0.4 mph |
| 30 mph | 30.7 mph | +0.7 mph |
| 40 mph | 40.9 mph | +0.9 mph |
| 50 mph | 51.1 mph | +1.1 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.3 mph | +1.3 mph |
| 65 mph | 66.4 mph | +1.4 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.5 mph | +1.5 mph |
| 75 mph | 76.6 mph | +1.6 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.8 mph | +1.8 mph |
Each size on its own
Questions
- Which is bigger, 235/75R13 or 245/75R13?
- 245/75R13 is taller by 0.59 inches (27.47" vs 26.88"). 245/75R13 is wider by 0.39 inches.
- Can I replace 235/75R13 with 245/75R13?
- Usually, yes. The diameter difference is +2.2%, inside the 3% rule of thumb most tire shops use. Check that the wider or taller tire clears your suspension and fenders, and that its load index meets your placard.
- How much will 245/75R13 change my speedometer?
- When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 245/75R13 fitted (calibrated for 235/75R13), your real speed is 61.3 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 2.2%.
- Will 245/75R13 lift my vehicle?
- Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.30 inches of ground clearance at the axle.