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205/60R13 in inches

A 205/60R13 tire is 22.7″ tall and 8.1″ wide, and fits a 13″ wheel. In inches it is written 22.7×8.1R13.

Diameter22.69″
Width8.07″
Sidewall4.84″
205/60R13 drawn to scale: 22.69 inch diameter, 4.84 inch sidewall, 13 inch wheel, 8.07 inch tread width13″ wheel4.84″22.69″ overall8.07″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 205/60R13 tires really are

Heights published by Toyo for all 3 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 20.8–22.0″ under load (below).

Real 205/60R13 tires measure 22.68–22.70″, against 22.69″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load20.8–22.0″

Published revs per mile (916–970) mean the tire rolls like a 20.8–22.0″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread18.7–20.2 lb

The lightest (Toyo Proxes RR, SL) is 1.5 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Proxes R888R, SL).

3 tires in 205/60R13

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
Toyo Proxes RRPerformanceSL · 86V22.6818.73.61,168916Spec page
Toyo Proxes RA1PerformanceSL · 86V22.7020.08.01,158970Spec page
Toyo Proxes R888RPerformanceSL · 86V22.6820.26.31,168916Spec page

Is 205/60R13 a 23-inch tire?

≈23″

Yes. The size code works out to 22.69″, and the 3 tires here publish 22.68–22.70″, so people call it a 23.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 205/60R13Difference
225/45R1320.97-1.71″-7.5%
185/60R1321.74-0.94″-4.2%
175/70R1322.65-0.04″-0.2%
185/60R1422.74+0.06″+0.2%
175/65R1422.96+0.27″+1.2%
195/60R1423.21+0.53″+2.3%
185/65R1423.47+0.78″+3.5%
175/70R1423.65+0.96″+4.2%
215/60R1424.16+1.47″+6.5%
185/70R1424.20+1.51″+6.7%

How to read 205/60R13

How to read any tire size

205/60R13 86V as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered205/60R13 86V123456
How 205/60R13 86V is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 3 tires here; tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1205Section width

205 mm across the widest point, or 8.07 inches. Every 205 size

260Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 60% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 123.0 mm or 4.84 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

413Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 13-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 5.5″ to 7.5″.

586Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,168 lb (530 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6VSpeed rating

Rated for up to 149 mph sustained.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter22.69576 mm
Section width8.07205 mm
Sidewall height4.84123.0 mm
Circumference71.31,810 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)889.0552 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)916–970569–603 per km
Approved wheel width5.5–7.5140–191 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 205/60R13

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 205/60R13

What is 205/60R13 in inches?

22.69 inches tall, 8.07 inches wide, on a 13-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 22.7×8.1R13.

How much does a 205/60R13 tire weigh?

Between 18.7 lb and 20.2 lb for the 3 tires listed here. The lightest is the Toyo Proxes RR (SL); the heaviest is the Toyo Proxes R888R (SL).

What wheel width do I need for 205/60R13?

Manufacturers approve 5.5–7.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 205/60R13 make?

Published figures run 916–970 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 889.0, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 205/60R13 than 175/70R13?

0.04 inches taller on paper (22.69″ vs 22.65″), which raises the axle about 0.02″. Your speedometer will read about 0.2% slow.