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155/70R13 vs 165/80R13

165/80R13 is 8.6% taller (+1.85 in) and 0.39 in wider than 155/70R13.

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165/80R13 is 8.6% taller than 155/70R13. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

155/70R13165/80R13Change
Diameter21.54″23.39″+1.85″+8.6%
Width6.10″6.50″+0.39″+6.5%
Sidewall4.27″5.20″+0.93″+21.7%
Circumference67.7″73.5″+5.8″+8.6%
Wheel13″13″Same
Revs per mile936862−74
SideTread
155/70R13165/80R13
Speedometer shows 60 mph65.2mph

Real speed on 165/80R13.

Ground clearance+0.93in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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155/70R13 or 165/80R13?

Can I use 165/80R13 instead of 155/70R13?

165/80R13 is 8.6% 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 165/80R13 you are really doing 65.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 155/70R13. Going the other way, 155/70R13 would make it read 55.3 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.93 in (+24 mm) under the axle.

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