225/50R14 vs 205/60R13 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

Well within tolerance

−0.76% diameter

The overall diameter changes by less than 1.5%, so speedometer error is negligible and ride height barely moves.

  • Needs 13″ wheels: this tire does not fit your 14″ rims.
  • 20 mm narrower: check the tire is approved for your rim width.

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Measurement225/50R14205/60R13Diff%
Overall diameter22.86″581 mm22.69″576 mm−0.17″−0.8%
Section width225.0 mm205.0 mm−20.0 mm−8.9%
Sidewall height112.5 mm123.0 mm+10.5 mm+9.3%
Rim diameter14″13″−1″−7.1%
Circumference71.81″1824 mm71.27″1810 mm−0.54″−0.8%
Revolutions per mileturns per distance; drives the odometer882548 /km889552 /km+7+0.8%
Ride height change——−0.09″ −2.2 mm

Speedometer reading

Speedo shows
60mph
97 km/h
Actual speed
59.5mph
96 km/h

Overlay

225/50R14205/60R13

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 →

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