185/75R13 tire size in inches

A 185/75R13 tire measures

23.9" tall × 7.3" wide

5.46" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 843 revolutions per mile.

185/75R13 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (139 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.

23.9"13" rim5.5"7.3" wide
185/75R13: 23.9 inches tall, 7.3 inches wide, on a 13 inch rim, drawn to scale

185/75R13 specs

Overall diameter (height)23.93 inches (608 mm)
Section width7.28 inches (185 mm)
Sidewall height5.46 inches (139 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter13 inches
Circumference75.2 inches (1,909 mm)
Revolutions per mile843
Revolutions per kilometer524
Approximate rim width5.0" to 6.5"
In inches (flotation style)23.9x7.3R13
Aspect ratio75%

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 185/75R13 on a 13" wheel

These 13" sizes are within 3% of 185/75R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
215/65R1324.00"8.46"+0.3%60.2 mphCompare
175/80R1324.02"6.89"+0.4%60.2 mphCompare
165/85R1324.04"6.50"+0.5%60.3 mphCompare
235/60R1324.10"9.25"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
195/70R1323.75"7.68"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
225/60R1323.63"8.86"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
205/70R1324.30"8.07"+1.6%60.9 mphCompare
205/65R1323.49"8.07"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare
165/80R1323.39"6.50"−2.2%58.7 mphCompare
155/85R1323.37"6.10"−2.3%58.6 mphCompare
195/75R1324.52"7.68"+2.5%61.5 mphCompare
225/65R1324.52"8.86"+2.5%61.5 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
215/35R1818"23.93"0.0%Compare
195/45R1717"23.91"−0.1%Compare
175/65R1515"23.96"+0.1%Compare
225/45R1616"23.97"+0.2%Compare
205/55R1515"23.88"−0.2%Compare
195/65R1414"23.98"+0.2%Compare
225/50R1515"23.86"−0.3%Compare
205/30R1919"23.84"−0.3%Compare
185/55R1616"24.01"+0.4%Compare
255/25R1919"24.02"+0.4%Compare
255/35R1717"24.03"+0.4%Compare
245/25R1919"23.82"−0.4%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 185/75R13 with another size

With 195/75R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.5 mph

195/75R13 is +0.59 inches (+2.5%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

185/75R13195/75R13Difference%
Overall diameter23.93"24.52"+0.59"+2.5%
Section width7.28"7.68"+0.39"+5.4%
Sidewall height5.46"5.76"+0.30"+5.4%
Circumference75.16"77.02"+1.86"+2.5%
Revolutions per mile843.0822.7−20.3−2.4%

Questions

How tall is a 185/75R13 tire?
A 185/75R13 tire is 23.9 inches tall (608 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.3 inches wide with 5.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 185/75R13 mean?
185/75R13 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (139 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 185/75R13 tire make?
About 843 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 75.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 185/75R13 tire?
Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 215/65R13 instead of 185/75R13?
215/65R13 is +0.08 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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