165/55R13 In Inches

What size tire is 165/55R13 in Inches?

The 165/55R13 equivalent to 20.2x6.5R13 in inches, as follow:

  • 20.2 inches (512mm) stand for the tire diameter, also referred to as the tire height
  • 6.5 inches (165mm) is the tire width, this may also know as the section width
  • 13 inches (330mm) represent the rim diameter or called the wheel diameter that can be mounted on.
InchesMetric
Tire Diameter20.2"512 mm
Tread Width6.5"165 mm
Rim Diameter13"330 mm
Sidewall Height3.6"91 mm
Circumference63.5"1613 mm
Revolutions998 revs/mile620 revs/km
tire diameter
6.5"
20.2"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
63.5"
13"
3.6"
998 Revs/Mile

What is 165/55R13 tire diameter?

The 165/55R13 has an overall diameter of 20.2 inches or 512 mm tall (Measurement of a tire’s outside diameter through its exact center when inflated with no load.)

How wide is a 165/55R13 tire’s width?

The 165/55R13 has a width of 6.5 inches or 165 mm wide. This is the measurement of the tire at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall’s widest point and the inner sidewall’s widest point. This physical width of the tire can change if the tire is mounted on a wheel slightly wider or narrower than the size indicated by the rim width.

What is a 165/55R13 tire sidewall height?

The 165/55R13 has a sidewall height of 3.6 inches or 91 mm tall. It’s measured from the wheel rim to the top of the tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What size rim do you need for 165/55R13?

The 165/55R13 tire has a size rim of 13 inches or 330 mm. This number represents the distance between the two bead seat areas where the tire is sealed onto the wheel.

How many revolutions for 165/55R13 per mile or kilometer?

The 165/55R13 performs 998 revolutions per mile or 620 revolutions per kilometer. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire revolves while it covers the distance of one mile/kilometer

How about 165/55R13 tire circumference?

The circumference of 165/55R13 is 63.5 inches or 1613 mm.

What’s wider or narrow than 165/55R13 is acceptable?

You can replace the 165/55R13 tires that are within ±3% of the overall tire diameter. In this case, it’s between 19.6 and 20.8 inches (497mm to 527 mm). Check our tire size chart here or the tire size calculator tool here to find your size.


Tire Size Chart for 13" Wheels:

19" Tire Diameter

20" Tire Diameter

21" Tire Diameter


22" Tire Diameter

23" Tire Diameter

24" Tire Diameter

*Disclaimer: The information provided on the tire size is for general informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a certified tire specialist or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets specific guidelines for tires used on vehicles.


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