188Best 175/70 R13 tires
7 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the General AltiMAX RT43 at 88/100.
22.6″
overall diameter
6.9″
section width
13″
rim diameter
890.6
revs per mile
Best 175/70 R13 all-season tires
3
Best 175/70 R13 winter tires
2
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282Conversion
175/70 R13 in inches
| Overall diameter | 22.6″ |
| Section width | 6.9″ |
| Rim diameter | 13″ |
| Sidewall height | 123 mm |
| Circumference | 71.1″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 890.6 |
Wheels
What rims fit 175/70 R13 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5″
Ideal
5.5″
Maximum
6″
Rim diameter is fixed at 13″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 6.9″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 13x4.5, 13x5, 13x5.5, 13x6.
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Sidewall
175/70 R13 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 175 | The first number is the section width — 175 mm, or about 6.9 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 70 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 70%, the sidewall is about 123 mm tall. |
| R13 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 13-inch wheel. |