145/85R13 vs 155/75R13
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -2.4 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 145/85R13 | 155/75R13 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 22.7" | 22.2" | -2.4 % |
| Sidewall | 4.85" | 4.58" | -5.7 % |
| Section width | 145 mm | 155 mm | +6.9 % |
| Circumference | 71.3" | 69.6" | -2.4 % |
| Revs per mile | 888 | 910 | +2.4 % |
| Axle height | 11.35" | 11.08" | -7.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 4–5.5" | 4–5.5" | overlap 4–5.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 4" to 5.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 145/85R13. Fit 155/75R13 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.3 mph | -0.7 |
| 50 mph | 48.8 mph | -1.2 |
| 70 mph | 68.3 mph | -1.7 |
| 90 mph | 87.8 mph | -2.2 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,757 on the road, so it over-counts by 243. At a true 70 mph the first turns 1036 times a minute, the second 1062.