235/80R13 tire size in inches

A 235/80R13 tire measures

27.8" tall × 9.3" wide

7.40" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 725 revolutions per mile.

235/80R13 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (188 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.

27.8"13" rim7.4"9.3" wide
235/80R13: 27.8 inches tall, 9.3 inches wide, on a 13 inch rim, drawn to scale

235/80R13 specs

Overall diameter (height)27.80 inches (706 mm)
Section width9.25 inches (235 mm)
Sidewall height7.40 inches (188 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter13 inches
Circumference87.3 inches (2,219 mm)
Revolutions per mile725
Revolutions per kilometer451
Approximate rim width6.0" to 7.5"
In inches (flotation style)27.8x9.3R13
Aspect ratio80%

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 235/80R13 on a 13" wheel

These 13" sizes are within 3% of 235/80R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
225/85R1328.06"8.86"+0.9%60.6 mphCompare
245/75R1327.47"9.65"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
215/85R1327.39"8.46"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
225/80R1327.17"8.86"−2.3%58.6 mphCompare
245/80R1328.43"9.65"+2.3%61.4 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
295/25R2222"27.81"0.0%Compare
305/45R1717"27.81"0.0%Compare
345/25R2121"27.79"0.0%Compare
245/30R2222"27.79"−0.1%Compare
275/50R1717"27.83"+0.1%Compare
215/70R1616"27.85"+0.2%Compare
285/35R2020"27.85"+0.2%Compare
245/35R2121"27.75"−0.2%Compare
225/50R1919"27.86"+0.2%Compare
195/70R1717"27.75"−0.2%Compare
225/55R1818"27.74"−0.2%Compare
275/45R1818"27.74"−0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 235/80R13 with another size

With 245/80R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.4 mph

245/80R13 is +0.63 inches (+2.3%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

235/80R13245/80R13Difference%
Overall diameter27.80"28.43"+0.63"+2.3%
Section width9.25"9.65"+0.39"+4.3%
Sidewall height7.40"7.72"+0.31"+4.3%
Circumference87.35"89.33"+1.98"+2.3%
Revolutions per mile725.4709.3−16.1−2.2%

Questions

How tall is a 235/80R13 tire?
A 235/80R13 tire is 27.8 inches tall (706 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 7.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 235/80R13 mean?
235/80R13 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (188 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/80R13 tire make?
About 725 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 87.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 235/80R13 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 225/85R13 instead of 235/80R13?
225/85R13 is +0.26 inches (+0.9%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.6 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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