145/65R13 In Inches – Tire Size & Wheel Fitment Guide

What tire size is 145/65R13 in Inches?

The 145/65R13 tire has an overall diameter of 20.4 inches, a section width of 5.7 inches, and can be mounted on 13 inches height of rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 20.4x5.7R13.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	20.4	518.7
Section Width	5.7	145
Rim Height	13	330
Sidewall Height	3.7	94.3
Circumference	64.2	1629.5

5.7"

20.4"

64.2"

13"

3.7"

987.6 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 145/65R13 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:

How big is a 145/65R13 tire?

A 145/65R13 tire has a height of 20.4 inches (518.7 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 unloaded.

How wide is a 145/65R13 tire?

The 145/65R13 tire has a width of 5.7 inches (145 mm). This is the measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall’s widest point, also called as tread width or section width.

You can put a slightly narrower or wider tire on a rim as long as it falls within the manufacturer's recommended tire width range.

145/65R13 sidewall height

The 145/65R13 has a sidewall height of 3.7 inches (94.3 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 145/65R13 tire?

You can mount the 145/65R13 tire on a rim with a height of 13 inches.

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

145/65R13 circumference

The 145/65R13 tire has a circumference of 64.2 inches (1629.5 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.

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

145/65R13 Revolutions

The 145/65R13 performs 987.6 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Compatible Tire Sizes for 145/65R13

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. However, it should be considered as a general guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 145/65R13: