195/70R13 vs 185/70R13 tire size comparison

Change either size and everything below updates.

Start from your car make, model, year
Current tire size
/R
xR
New tire size
/R
xR

Width in mm · aspect = sidewall height as a % of width · rim in inches

Flotation (LT) sizes, all in inches: overall diameter × section width, then rim

Within the usual 3% rule

−2.32% diameter

Most fitment guides accept up to 3%. Check clearance at full lock and full suspension compression before committing.

  • 10 mm narrower: check the tire is approved for your rim width.

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Measurement195/70R13185/70R13Diff%
Overall diameter23.75″603 mm23.20″589 mm−0.55″−2.3%
Section width195.0 mm185.0 mm−10.0 mm−5.1%
Sidewall height136.5 mm129.5 mm−7.0 mm−5.1%
Rim diameter13″13″0″0.0%
Circumference74.61″1895 mm72.88″1851 mm−1.73″−2.3%
Revolutions per mileturns per distance; drives the odometer849528 /km869540 /km+20+2.4%
Ride height change——−0.28″ −7.0 mm

Speedometer reading

Speedo shows
60mph
97 km/h
Actual speed
58.6mph
94 km/h

Overlay

195/70R13185/70R13

How to use the tire size calculator

Put your current tire size — width, aspect ratio and rim diameter — into the first form, then your desired size into the second. You’ll get the difference between the new and the old size, plus the speedometer reading difference and your actual speed on the new set. Both metric and flotation (LT inch) sizes are supported.

The calculator helps you decide whether a set of tires and wheels will fit your car. To compare tires by brand and model instead, use our tire comparison tool; to look up factory sizes, browse by car make.

Reading a tire size

225/45R17
225
Section width in millimetres
45
Aspect ratio — sidewall height as a % of width
R
Radial construction
17
Rim diameter in inches

Full guide to the tire sidewall →