205/70R13 tire size in inches
A 205/70R13 tire measures
24.3" tall × 8.1" wide
5.65" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 830 revolutions per mile.
205/70R13 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (144 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
205/70R13 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.30 inches (617 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.65 inches (144 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 13 inches |
| Circumference | 76.3 inches (1,939 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 830 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 516 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.3x8.1R13 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 205/70R13 on a 13" wheel
These 13" sizes are within 3% of 205/70R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/60R13 | 24.10" | 9.25" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R13 | 24.52" | 7.68" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R13 | 24.52" | 8.86" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R13 | 24.04" | 6.50" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R13 | 24.57" | 9.65" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R13 | 24.02" | 6.89" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R13 | 24.00" | 8.46" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R13 | 24.65" | 7.28" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R13 | 23.93" | 7.28" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R13 | 24.71" | 6.89" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R13 | 24.85" | 8.46" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R13 | 23.75" | 7.68" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/35R17 | 17" | 24.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/55R15 | 15" | 24.31" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/30R19 | 19" | 24.31" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/50R17 | 17" | 24.28" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/45R16 | 16" | 24.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 175/60R16 | 16" | 24.27" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/75R14 | 14" | 24.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/45R17 | 17" | 24.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/40R16 | 16" | 24.35" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/50R15 | 15" | 24.25" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/25R20 | 20" | 24.23" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 155/85R14 | 14" | 24.37" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/70R13narrower: 23.7" × 7.7"
- 215/70R13wider: 24.9" × 8.5"
- 205/65R13lower profile: 23.5" × 8.1"
- 205/75R13taller sidewall: 25.1" × 8.1"
Compare 205/70R13 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/70R13 tire?
- A 205/70R13 tire is 24.3 inches tall (617 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/70R13 mean?
- 205/70R13 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (144 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/70R13 tire make?
- About 830 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 76.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/70R13 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 235/60R13 instead of 205/70R13?
- 235/60R13 is −0.20 inches (−0.8%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.5 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.