42.5x13.50R15 tire size
42.5x13.50R15 is a flotation (inch) size: 42.5" tall, 13.5" wide, on a 15" rim — about a 340/105R15. The sidewall is 13.8" and the tire turns 475 times per mile.
42.5x13.50R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 42.50" · 1080 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 13.50" · 343 mm |
| Sidewall height | 13.75" · 349 mm (102% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 15" |
| Circumference | 133.52" · 3.391 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 475 (295 per km) |
| Closest metric size | 340/105R15 |
Equivalent sizes on a 15" rim
Sizes within ±5% of the overall diameter. Green rows are inside the usual ±3% limit for keeping the speedometer, ABS and gearing right; red rows are bigger changes that need clearance checks.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42x15.00R15 | 42.00" | -1.18% | +38 mm | 59.3 mph | calculate → |
| 42x14.00R15 | 42.00" | -1.18% | +13 mm | 59.3 mph | calculate → |
| 44x18.50R15 | 44.00" | +3.53% | +127 mm | 62.1 mph | calculate → |
| 44x19.50R15 | 44.00" | +3.53% | +152 mm | 62.1 mph | calculate → |
| 44x21.00R15 | 44.00" | +3.53% | +190 mm | 62.1 mph | calculate → |
Plus / minus sizing: 14" and 16" rims
Same overall height on a different rim. Check wheel width and clearance before switching.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.5x13.50R16 | 42.50" | 0.00% | 0 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 42.5x13.50R15 in inches?
42.5x13.50R15 is about 42.5" tall and 13.5" wide on a 15-inch rim — roughly a 340/105R15 in inch sizing.
What does 42.5x13.50R15 mean?
42.5" overall diameter, 13.50" section width, radial, 15" rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 42.5x13.50R15?
On the same 15" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 42x14.00R15 (-1.18%), 42x15.00R15 (-1.18%), 44x18.50R15 (+3.53%), 44x19.50R15 (+3.53%), 44x21.00R15 (+3.53%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 42.5x13.50R15 tire make?
About 475 revolutions per mile (circumference 133.5").
How these numbers are computed
Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall, sidewall = width × aspect ÷ 100, circumference = π × diameter, revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ circumference. Real tires differ by brand by a few tenths of an inch. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.