245/80R13 tire size in inches

A 245/80R13 tire measures

28.4" tall × 9.6" wide

7.72" sidewall on a 13" wheel. 709 revolutions per mile.

245/80R13 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (196 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.

28.4"13" rim7.7"9.6" wide
245/80R13: 28.4 inches tall, 9.6 inches wide, on a 13 inch rim, drawn to scale

245/80R13 specs

Overall diameter (height)28.43 inches (722 mm)
Section width9.65 inches (245 mm)
Sidewall height7.72 inches (196 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter13 inches
Circumference89.3 inches (2,269 mm)
Revolutions per mile709
Revolutions per kilometer441
Approximate rim width6.5" to 8.0"
In inches (flotation style)28.4x9.6R13
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 245/80R13 on a 13" wheel

These 13" sizes are within 3% of 245/80R13's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
235/85R1328.73"9.25"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
225/85R1328.06"8.86"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
235/80R1327.80"9.25"−2.2%58.7 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
265/50R1818"28.43"0.0%Compare
315/30R2121"28.44"0.0%Compare
295/45R1818"28.45"+0.1%Compare
305/35R2020"28.41"−0.1%Compare
215/50R2020"28.46"+0.1%Compare
225/70R1616"28.40"−0.1%Compare
235/40R2121"28.40"−0.1%Compare
285/60R1515"28.46"+0.1%Compare
245/75R1414"28.47"+0.1%Compare
325/25R2222"28.40"−0.1%Compare
235/35R2222"28.48"+0.2%Compare
265/55R1717"28.48"+0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 245/80R13 with another size

With 235/85R13 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.6 mph

235/85R13 is +0.30 inches (+1.0%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

245/80R13235/85R13Difference%
Overall diameter28.43"28.73"+0.30"+1.0%
Section width9.65"9.25"−0.39"−4.1%
Sidewall height7.72"7.86"+0.15"+1.9%
Circumference89.33"90.25"+0.93"+1.0%
Revolutions per mile709.3702.0−7.3−1.0%

Questions

How tall is a 245/80R13 tire?
A 245/80R13 tire is 28.4 inches tall (722 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 7.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 245/80R13 mean?
245/80R13 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (196 mm), radial construction (R), for a 13 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 245/80R13 tire make?
About 709 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 89.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 245/80R13 tire?
Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 235/85R13 instead of 245/80R13?
235/85R13 is +0.30 inches (+1.0%) 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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