215/50R13 in Inches

A 215/50R13 tire has a 21.5-inch diameter, a 8.5-inch width, and is designed for a 13-inch rim.

In high flotation terms, this tire is labeled as 21.5x8.5R13.

215/50R13 Tire Size
8.5"
21.5"
215/50R13 Tire Size in Inches
215/50R13 Tire Circumference
67.4"
13"
4.2"
939.6 revs/mile

215/50R13 Tire Overview

Height
21.5 inches
Wheel Diameter
13 inches
Tire Width
8.5 inches
Circumference
67.4 inches
Sidewall Height
4.2 inches
Revolutions
939.6 per mile
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What does 215/50R13 mean?

215/50R13 tire size meaning in inches

215/50R13 is a tire size with the following dimensions:

  • 215 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.
  • 50 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.

215/50R13 Tire Conversion

DimensionsInchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter21.5 in545.2 mm
Section Width8.5 in215 mm
Rim Height13 in330 mm
Sidewall Height4.2 in107.5 mm
Circumference67.4 in1712.8 mm
Revolutions939.6 revs/mile
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FAQ About 215/50R13 Tire

How tall is a 215/50R13 tire?

The height (or diameter) of a 215/50R13 tire is 21.5 inches

How wide is a 215/50R13 tire?

The width of a 215/50R13 tire is 215 mm, which is about 8.5 inches.

What size rim fits a 215/50R13 tire?

A 215/50R13 tire fits on a rim that is 13 inches in diameter.

What does the 50 in a 215/50R13 tire mean?

The 50 in a 215/50R13 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 50% of its width.

Alternative Tire Sizes for 215/50R13

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 215/50R13:

Tire SizeDiameterRim
135/80R1321.5″ (Equal)13 x 3.5-4.5
155/70R1321.5″ (Equal)13 x 4.0-5.0
125/80R1320.9″ (-2.8%)13 x 3.0-4.0
145/70R1321.0″ (-2.3%)13 x 3.5-5.0
145/80R1322.1″ (2.8%)13 x 3.5-5.0
155/65R1320.9″ (-2.8%)13 x 4.5-5.5
165/65R1321.4″ (-0.5%)13 x 4.5-6.0
165/70R1322.1″ (2.8%)13 x 4.0-5.5
175/60R1321.3″ (-0.9%)13 x 5.0-6.0
175/65R1322.0″ (2.3%)13 x 5.0-6.0
185/55R1321.0″ (-2.3%)13 x n/a
185/60R1321.7″ (0.9%)13 x 5.0-6.5
195/55R1321.4″ (-0.5%)13 x 5.5-7.0
205/50R1321.1″ (-1.9%)13 x 5.5-7.5
225/45R1321.0″ (-2.3%)13 x 7.0-8.5
225/50R1321.9″ (1.9%)13 x n/a
255/40R1321.0″ (-2.3%)13 x n/a