155/85R13 tire size in inches
A 155/85R13 tire measures
23.4" tall × 6.1" wide
5.19" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 863 revolutions per mile.
155/85R13 means a tire 155 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (132 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
155/85R13 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.37 inches (594 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.10 inches (155 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.19 inches (132 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 13 inches |
| Circumference | 73.4 inches (1,865 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 863 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 536 |
| Approximate rim width | 4.0" to 5.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.4x6.1R13 |
| Aspect ratio | 85% |
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 155/85R13 on a 13" wheel
These 13" sizes are within 3% of 155/85R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/80R13 | 23.39" | 6.50" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 175/75R13 | 23.33" | 6.89" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R13 | 23.49" | 8.07" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/70R13 | 23.20" | 7.28" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R13 | 23.16" | 8.46" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R13 | 23.63" | 8.86" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R13 | 23.75" | 7.68" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/65R13 | 22.98" | 7.68" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R13 | 23.93" | 7.28" | +2.4% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 155/80R13 | 22.76" | 6.10" | −2.6% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
| 165/75R13 | 22.74" | 6.50" | −2.7% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R13 | 24.00" | 8.46" | +2.7% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/35R18 | 18" | 23.37" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/40R16 | 16" | 23.40" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/45R15 | 15" | 23.33" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/25R19 | 19" | 23.43" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/55R14 | 14" | 23.31" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 165/65R15 | 15" | 23.44" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 195/55R15 | 15" | 23.44" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 205/40R17 | 17" | 23.46" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 185/50R16 | 16" | 23.28" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 215/50R15 | 15" | 23.46" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 14" | 23.47" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 235/35R17 | 17" | 23.48" | +0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 155/85R13 tire?
- A 155/85R13 tire is 23.4 inches tall (594 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.1 inches wide with 5.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 155/85R13 mean?
- 155/85R13 means a tire 155 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (132 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 155/85R13 tire make?
- About 863 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 73.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 155/85R13 tire?
- Roughly 4.0" to 5.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 165/80R13 instead of 155/85R13?
- 165/80R13 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.