What does 175/65R13 mean?
175/65R13 is a tire size with the following dimensions:
- 175 is the width of the tire in millimeters. This number also indicates the appropriate width of the rim on which the tire should be mounted.
- 65 is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's height to its width. This affects the tire's handling and ride comfort
- R indicates the tire's construction type, meaning it has a radial construction. This provides stability and precision to the tire.
- 13 is the diameter of the wheel in inches, on which the tire is to be mounted.
175/65R13 Tire Conversion
Dimensions | Inches | Millimeters |
Tire Diameter | 22 in | 557.7 mm |
Section Width | 6.9 in | 175 mm |
Rim Height | 13 in | 330 mm |
Sidewall Height | 4.5 in | 113.8 mm |
Circumference | 69 in | 1752.1 mm |
Revolutions | 918.5 revs/mile |
FAQ About 175/65R13 Tire
How tall is a 175/65R13 tire?
The height (or diameter) of a 175/65R13 tire is 22 inches
How wide is a 175/65R13 tire?
The width of a 175/65R13 tire is 175 mm, which is about 6.9 inches.
What size rim fits a 175/65R13 tire?
A 175/65R13 tire fits on a rim that is 13 inches in diameter.
What does the 65 in a 175/65R13 tire mean?
The 65 in a 175/65R13 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 65% of its width.
Alternative Tire Sizes for 175/65R13
Typically, it's recommended to choose a tire with a diameter (height) within 3% of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tire size.
However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline and not an absolute rule.
Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the 175/65R13:
Tire Size | Diameter | Rim |
---|---|---|
135/80R13 | 21.5″ (-2.3%) | 13 x 3.5-4.5 |
145/80R13 | 22.1″ (0.5%) | 13 x 3.5-5.0 |
155/70R13 | 21.5″ (-2.3%) | 13 x 4.0-5.0 |
165/65R13 | 21.4″ (-2.7%) | 13 x 4.5-6.0 |
165/70R13 | 22.1″ (0.5%) | 13 x 4.0-5.5 |
175/70R13 | 22.6″ (2.7%) | 13 x 4.5-6.0 |
185/60R13 | 21.7″ (-1.4%) | 13 x 5.0-6.5 |
185/65R13 | 22.5″ (2.3%) | 13 x n/a |
195/55R13 | 21.4″ (-2.7%) | 13 x 5.5-7.0 |
195/60R13 | 22.2″ (0.9%) | 13 x 5.5-7.0 |
215/50R13 | 21.5″ (-2.3%) | 13 x 5.5-8.5 |
225/50R13 | 21.9″ (-0.5%) | 13 x n/a |
235/50R13 | 22.3″ (1.4%) | 13 x n/a |
245/50R13 | 22.6″ (2.7%) | 13 x n/a |