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155/70R13 vs 155/80R13

155/80R13 is 5.7% taller (+1.22 in) and the same width than 155/70R13.

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155/80R13 is 5.7% taller than 155/70R13. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

155/70R13155/80R13Change
Diameter21.54″22.76″+1.22″+5.7%
Width6.10″6.10″0.00″0.0%
Sidewall4.27″4.88″+0.61″+14.3%
Circumference67.7″71.5″+3.8″+5.7%
Wheel13″13″Same
Revs per mile936886−50
SideTread
155/70R13155/80R13
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.4mph

Real speed on 155/80R13.

Ground clearance+0.61in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side0.00in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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155/70R13 or 155/80R13?

Can I use 155/80R13 instead of 155/70R13?

155/80R13 is 5.7% taller than 155/70R13. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 155/80R13 you are really doing 63.4 mph if the speedometer was set up for 155/70R13. Going the other way, 155/70R13 would make it read 56.8 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.61 in (+16 mm) under the axle.

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