165/85R13 tire size in inches
A 165/85R13 tire measures
24.0" tall × 6.5" wide
5.52" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 839 revolutions per mile.
165/85R13 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
165/85R13 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.04 inches (611 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.50 inches (165 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.52 inches (140 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 13 inches |
| Circumference | 75.5 inches (1,919 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 839 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 521 |
| Approximate rim width | 4.5" to 6.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.0x6.5R13 |
| 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 165/85R13 on a 13" wheel
These 13" sizes are within 3% of 165/85R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/80R13 | 24.02" | 6.89" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R13 | 24.00" | 8.46" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R13 | 24.10" | 9.25" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R13 | 23.93" | 7.28" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R13 | 24.30" | 8.07" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R13 | 23.75" | 7.68" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R13 | 23.63" | 8.86" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R13 | 24.52" | 7.68" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R13 | 24.52" | 8.86" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R13 | 24.57" | 9.65" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R13 | 23.49" | 8.07" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R13 | 24.65" | 7.28" | +2.5% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/45R15 | 15" | 24.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/40R16 | 16" | 24.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/35R17 | 17" | 24.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/25R19 | 19" | 24.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 16" | 24.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/55R16 | 16" | 24.01" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/30R19 | 19" | 24.08" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/40R17 | 17" | 24.09" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 165/70R15 | 15" | 24.09" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/65R14 | 14" | 23.98" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 225/45R16 | 16" | 23.97" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 175/65R15 | 15" | 23.96" | −0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 165/85R13 tire?
- A 165/85R13 tire is 24.0 inches tall (611 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.5 inches wide with 5.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 165/85R13 mean?
- 165/85R13 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 165/85R13 tire make?
- About 839 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 75.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 165/85R13 tire?
- Roughly 4.5" to 6.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 175/80R13 instead of 165/85R13?
- 175/80R13 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.