215/50R13 In Inches

What size tire is 215/50R13 in Inches?

The 215/50R13 equivalent to 21.5x8.5R13 in inches, as follow:

  • 21.5 inches (545mm) stand for the tire diameter, also referred to as the tire height
  • 8.5 inches (215mm) 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 Diameter21.5"545 mm
Tread Width8.5"215 mm
Rim Diameter13"330 mm
Sidewall Height4.2"108 mm
Circumference67.5"1715 mm
Revolutions938 revs/mile583 revs/km
tire diameter
8.5"
21.5"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
67.5"
13"
4.2"
938 Revs/Mile

What is a 215/50R13 tire width?

The 215/50R13 has a width of 8.5 inches or 215 mm wide. This is the measurement of the tire at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s widest point and the outer 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.

How big is a 215/50R13 tire’s height?

The overall diameter of a 215/50R13 is 21.5 inches or 546 mm tall (measurement of a tire’s outside diameter through its exact center when inflated with no load.

What size rim do I need for 215/50R13?

The size rim of a 215/50R13 tire is 13 inches or 330 mm tall. This number represents the distance between the two bead seat areas where the tire is sealed onto the wheel.

How tall is a 215/50R13 tire sidewall’s height?

The sidewall height of a 215/50R13 is 4.2 inches or 108 mm tall. It’s measured from the wheel rim to the top of the tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What about 215/50R13 tire circumference?

215/50R13 tire has a circumference of 67.5 inches or 1715 mm

How many revolutions for 215/50R13 per mile & kilometer?

The 215/50R13 performs 583 revolutions per kilometer or 938 revolutions per mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire revolves while it covers the distance of one mile/kilometer

What’s wider or narrow than 215/50R13 is acceptable?

You can replace the 215/50R13 tires that are within ±3% of the overall tire diameter. In this case, it’s between 20.9 and 22.1 inches (530mm to 562 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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