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175/70R13 vs 155/80R13

155/80R13 is 0.5% taller (+0.12 in) and 0.79 in narrower than 175/70R13.

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155/80R13 is 0.5% taller than 175/70R13. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

175/70R13155/80R13Change
Diameter22.65″22.76″+0.12″+0.5%
Width6.89″6.10″−0.79″−11.4%
Sidewall4.82″4.88″+0.06″+1.2%
Circumference71.1″71.5″+0.4″+0.5%
Wheel13″13″Same
Revs per mile891886−5
SideTread
175/70R13155/80R13
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.3mph

Real speed on 155/80R13.

Ground clearance+0.06in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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175/70R13 or 155/80R13?

Can I use 155/80R13 instead of 175/70R13?

155/80R13 is 0.5% taller than 175/70R13. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. 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 60.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 175/70R13. Going the other way, 175/70R13 would make it read 59.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.06 in (+2 mm) under the axle.

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