215/55R13 tire size
A 215/55R13 tire is 22.31 inches (566.7 mm) tall, 8.46 in (215 mm) wide and fits a 13-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 22.3x8.5R13.
| Overall diameter | 22.31 in | 566.7 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 in | 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.66 in | 118.3 mm |
| Circumference | 70.09 in | 1,780 mm |
| Revolutions | 904.0 per mile | 561.7 per km |
| Rim diameter | 13 in | 330.2 mm |
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Alternative sizes on the same 13-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 215/55R13:
Plus and minus sizes for 215/55R13
Vehicles approved with 215/55R13 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 215/55R13 as a standard or optional size (18 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 13-inch sizes
Reading the 215/55R13 size
- 215 — section width in millimetres (8.46 in).
- 55 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 55 % of the width, 118.3 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 13 — fits a 13-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.