Best 205/65 R13 tires
We don't have rated tires listed in this size yet — the conversion, rim fitment and comparisons below still apply.
23.5″
overall diameter
8.1″
section width
13″
rim diameter
858.5
revs per mile
Conversion
205/65 R13 in inches
| Overall diameter | 23.5″ |
| Section width | 8.1″ |
| Rim diameter | 13″ |
| Sidewall height | 133 mm |
| Circumference | 73.8″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 858.5 |
Wheels
What rims fit 205/65 R13 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5.5″
Ideal
6.5″
Maximum
7.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 13″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 8.1″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 13x6.
Sidewall
205/65 R13 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 205 | The first number is the section width — 205 mm, or about 8.1 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 65 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 65%, the sidewall is about 133 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. |