255/40R13 In Inches

What size tire is 255/40R13 in Inches?

The 255/40R13 equivalent to 21x10R13 in inches, as follow:

  • 21 inches (534mm) stand for the tire diameter, also referred to as the tire height
  • 10 inches (255mm) 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"534 mm
Tread Width10"255 mm
Rim Diameter13"330 mm
Sidewall Height4"102 mm
Circumference66"1676 mm
Revolutions961 revs/mile597 revs/km
tire diameter
10"
21"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
66"
13"
4"
961 Revs/Mile

How big is a 255/40R13 tire’s height?

The overall diameter of a 255/40R13 is 21 inches or 534 mm tall (measurement of a tire’s outside diameter through its exact center when inflated with no load.

How wide is a 255/40R13 tire’s width?

The 255/40R13 has a width of 10 inches or 255 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 255/40R13 tire sidewall height?

The 255/40R13 has a sidewall height of 4 inches or 102 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 255/40R13?

The 255/40R13 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 255/40R13 per mile or kilometer?

The 255/40R13 performs 961 revolutions per mile or 597 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 255/40R13 tire circumference?

The circumference of 255/40R13 is 66 inches or 1676 mm.

What’s wider or narrow than 255/40R13 is acceptable?

You can replace the 255/40R13 tires that are within ±3% of the overall tire diameter. In this case, it’s between 20.4 and 21.6 inches (518mm to 550 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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