Section Width515 mm (20.3")
Aspect Ratio55%
Rim Diameter13"
Overall Diameter897 mm (35.3")
Sidewall Height283 mm
Circumference2817 mm
515/55R13 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 515/55R13 tire size

Size geometry

A 515/55R13 tire has a 515mm section width and a 55% aspect ratio, mounted on a 13-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 283.3mm (11.15") and overall outside diameter is 896.7mm (35.30"). At highway speed the tire completes about 355 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 515/55R13 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 505/56R13 and 525/54R13. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% — safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.

Plus / minus sizing options

For a 515/55R13 you can upsize to 525/52R14 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 505/59R12 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 515/55R13 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance — match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.

Vehicles Using 515/55R13

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