225/60R13 tire size in inches

A 225/60R13 tire measures

23.6" tall × 8.9" wide

5.31" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 853 revolutions per mile.

225/60R13 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (135 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.

23.6"13" rim5.3"8.9" wide
225/60R13: 23.6 inches tall, 8.9 inches wide, on a 13 inch rim, drawn to scale

225/60R13 specs

Overall diameter (height)23.63 inches (600 mm)
Section width8.86 inches (225 mm)
Sidewall height5.31 inches (135 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter13 inches
Circumference74.2 inches (1,886 mm)
Revolutions per mile853
Revolutions per kilometer530
Approximate rim width6.0" to 7.5"
In inches (flotation style)23.6x8.9R13
Aspect ratio60%

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 225/60R13 on a 13" wheel

These 13" sizes are within 3% of 225/60R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
195/70R1323.75"7.68"+0.5%60.3 mphCompare
205/65R1323.49"8.07"−0.6%59.7 mphCompare
165/80R1323.39"6.50"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
155/85R1323.37"6.10"−1.1%59.4 mphCompare
175/75R1323.33"6.89"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
185/75R1323.93"7.28"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
215/65R1324.00"8.46"+1.6%60.9 mphCompare
175/80R1324.02"6.89"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
165/85R1324.04"6.50"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
185/70R1323.20"7.28"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare
215/60R1323.16"8.46"−2.0%58.8 mphCompare
235/60R1324.10"9.25"+2.0%61.2 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
235/25R1919"23.63"0.0%Compare
215/45R1616"23.62"0.0%Compare
175/70R1414"23.65"+0.1%Compare
205/35R1818"23.65"+0.1%Compare
195/50R1616"23.68"+0.2%Compare
175/55R1616"23.58"−0.2%Compare
245/45R1515"23.68"+0.2%Compare
205/60R1414"23.69"+0.2%Compare
185/45R1717"23.56"−0.3%Compare
245/40R1616"23.72"+0.4%Compare
185/60R1515"23.74"+0.5%Compare
165/75R1414"23.74"+0.5%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 225/60R13 with another size

With 235/60R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.2 mph

235/60R13 is +0.47 inches (+2.0%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

225/60R13235/60R13Difference%
Overall diameter23.63"24.10"+0.47"+2.0%
Section width8.86"9.25"+0.39"+4.4%
Sidewall height5.31"5.55"+0.24"+4.4%
Circumference74.24"75.72"+1.48"+2.0%
Revolutions per mile853.5836.8−16.7−2.0%

Questions

How tall is a 225/60R13 tire?
A 225/60R13 tire is 23.6 inches tall (600 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 5.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 225/60R13 mean?
225/60R13 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (135 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 225/60R13 tire make?
About 853 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 74.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 225/60R13 tire?
Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 195/70R13 instead of 225/60R13?
195/70R13 is +0.12 inches (+0.5%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.3 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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