135/70R13 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What size tire is 135/70R13 in Inches?

The 135/70R13 tire has an overall diameter of 20.4 inches, a section width of 5.3 inches, and can be mounted on 13 x 3.5-4.5 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 20.4x5.3R13.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	20.4	519.2
Section Width	5.3	135
Rim Height	13	330
Sidewall Height	3.7	94.5
Circumference	64.2	1631.1

5.3"

20.4"

64.2"

13"

3.7"

986.7 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 135/70R13 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:

How tall is a 135/70R13 tire?

A 135/70R13 tire has a height of 20.4 inches (519.2 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and no load.

How wide is a 135/70R13 tire?

The 135/70R13 has a width of 5.3 inches (135 mm). This is the tire measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s and the outer sidewall’s widest point, also known as section width or tread width.

135/70R13 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 135/70R13 is 3.7 inches (94.5 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What size rim do I need for 135/70R13 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 13 inches and a rim width ranging from 3.5-4.5 inches for a 135/70R13 tire. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

Putting very wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

135/70R13 circumference

The 135/70R13 tire has a circumference of 64.2 inches (1631.1 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire covers in one full rotation.

The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer accuracy, acceleration & fuel efficiency.

135/70R13 Revolutions

The 135/70R13 performs 986.7 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Alternative Tire Sizes for 135/70R13

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is the full list of replacement sizes compatible with 135/70R13: