145/75R13 vs 135/85R13
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by +2.2 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 145/75R13 | 135/85R13 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 21.6" | 22.0" | +2.2 % |
| Sidewall | 4.28" | 4.52" | +5.5 % |
| Section width | 145 mm | 135 mm | -6.9 % |
| Circumference | 67.7" | 69.2" | +2.2 % |
| Revs per mile | 935 | 915 | -2.2 % |
| Axle height | 10.78" | 11.02" | +6.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 4–5.5" | 3.5–5" | overlap 4–5" |
Both are approved on a rim 4" to 5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 145/75R13. Fit 135/85R13 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.7 mph | +0.7 |
| 50 mph | 51.1 mph | +1.1 |
| 70 mph | 71.5 mph | +1.5 |
| 90 mph | 92.0 mph | +2.0 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 10,219 on the road, so it under-counts by 219. At a true 70 mph the first turns 1091 times a minute, the second 1068.