185/85R13 tire size in inches

A 185/85R13 tire measures

25.4" tall × 7.3" wide

6.19" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 795 revolutions per mile.

185/85R13 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (157 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.

25.4"13" rim6.2"7.3" wide
185/85R13: 25.4 inches tall, 7.3 inches wide, on a 13 inch rim, drawn to scale

185/85R13 specs

Overall diameter (height)25.38 inches (645 mm)
Section width7.28 inches (185 mm)
Sidewall height6.19 inches (157 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter13 inches
Circumference79.7 inches (2,025 mm)
Revolutions per mile795
Revolutions per kilometer494
Approximate rim width5.0" to 6.5"
In inches (flotation style)25.4x7.3R13
Aspect ratio85%

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 185/85R13 on a 13" wheel

These 13" sizes are within 3% of 185/85R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
225/70R1325.40"8.86"+0.1%60.0 mphCompare
195/80R1325.28"7.68"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
245/65R1325.54"9.65"+0.6%60.4 mphCompare
205/75R1325.11"8.07"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
215/75R1325.70"8.46"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
235/65R1325.03"9.25"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
205/80R1325.91"8.07"+2.1%61.3 mphCompare
215/70R1324.85"8.46"−2.1%58.7 mphCompare
235/70R1325.95"9.25"+2.2%61.3 mphCompare
175/85R1324.71"6.89"−2.6%58.4 mphCompare
195/85R1326.05"7.68"+2.6%61.6 mphCompare
185/80R1324.65"7.28"−2.9%58.3 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
265/45R1616"25.39"0.0%Compare
165/80R1515"25.39"0.0%Compare
325/25R1919"25.40"+0.1%Compare
235/40R1818"25.40"+0.1%Compare
305/35R1717"25.41"+0.1%Compare
275/25R2020"25.41"+0.1%Compare
265/40R1717"25.35"−0.1%Compare
175/75R1515"25.33"−0.2%Compare
225/25R2121"25.43"+0.2%Compare
265/50R1515"25.43"+0.2%Compare
235/45R1717"25.33"−0.2%Compare
195/55R1717"25.44"+0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 185/85R13 with another size

With 195/85R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.6 mph

195/85R13 is +0.67 inches (+2.6%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

185/85R13195/85R13Difference%
Overall diameter25.38"26.05"+0.67"+2.6%
Section width7.28"7.68"+0.39"+5.4%
Sidewall height6.19"6.53"+0.33"+5.4%
Circumference79.74"81.84"+2.10"+2.6%
Revolutions per mile794.6774.2−20.4−2.6%

Questions

How tall is a 185/85R13 tire?
A 185/85R13 tire is 25.4 inches tall (645 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.3 inches wide with 6.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 185/85R13 mean?
185/85R13 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (157 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 185/85R13 tire make?
About 795 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 79.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 185/85R13 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 225/70R13 instead of 185/85R13?
225/70R13 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.

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