The 2013 Aston Martin range paired British grand touring character with distinctly different body styles, from the elegant DB9 coupe and convertible to the four-door Rapide and the more compact, athletic V8 Vantage. Even within one model year, Aston Martin used a broad spread of staggered radial tire sizes to suit each car’s proportions and mission. Across three models, eight sizes appear, with some 19-inch sizes shared between the DB9 and V8 Vantage while the Rapide and DB9 also use model-specific 20-inch fitments. The first step is to confirm your exact model, then verify whether your car rides on 19-inch or 20-inch wheels before narrowing down the correct front and rear sizes.
Which Tire Size Is Right for Your 2013 Aston Martin
Eight tire sizes are used across the 2013 Aston Martin range, and they vary by model rather than being shared across every DB9, Rapide, and V8 Vantage. Because these sizes span both 19-inch and 20-inch wheel diameters, the real decision starts with confirming your model and wheel size first, then matching the correct staggered front and rear fitment. Understanding that distinction before choosing a product saves time and ensures the right match.
Year(s): 2013|Fit(s): DB9|Construction: Radial|Rim: 20 in
245/35R20 is a radial size with a 245 millimeter section width, a 35-series aspect ratio, and a 20-inch rim diameter. This DB9-specific size is available from BFGoodrich and Nitto in Blackwall form, with W-rated products reaching 112 mph. It suits owners keeping the correct 20-inch front fitment on a DB9 and choosing among contemporary performance-oriented radial options.
295/30R20 is a radial size with a 295 millimeter section width, a 30-series aspect ratio, and a 20-inch rim diameter. This DB9-specific rear size is part of the year’s 20-inch staggered setup, but no product range appears here to compare brands, sidewall styles, or speed-rating variation. It is the size to confirm for DB9 applications that use the wider 20-inch rear wheel rather than the 19-inch package.
Year(s): 2013|Fit(s): DB9, V8 Vantage|Construction: Radial|Rim: 19 in
235/40R19 is a radial size with a 235 millimeter section width, a 40-series aspect ratio, and a 19-inch rim diameter. It is shared by the DB9 and V8 Vantage and is available as a Blackwall BFGoodrich fitment with a Y speed rating, carrying a 186-plus mph ceiling. Buyers using the 19-inch front fitment on either model should focus on this size and confirm wheel width before selecting a tire.
Year(s): 2013|Fit(s): DB9, V8 Vantage|Construction: Radial|Rim: 19 in
275/35R19 is a radial size with a 275 millimeter section width, a 35-series aspect ratio, and a 19-inch rim diameter. It is shared by the DB9 and V8 Vantage and comes from BFGoodrich and Nitto in Blackwall styling, with W-rated products at 112 mph and a Y-rated BFGoodrich option at 186-plus mph. This size works for owners running the 19-inch rear fitment and comparing multiple radial choices within the same basic footprint.
Year(s): 2013|Fit(s): Rapide|Construction: Radial|Rim: 20 in
245/40R20 is a radial size with a 245 millimeter section width, a 40-series aspect ratio, and a 20-inch rim diameter. This Rapide-specific front size is available from BFGoodrich, Nitto, and Pro-Trac in Blackwall and RWL styles, with W-rated options at 112 mph and a Y-rated BFGoodrich version at 186-plus mph. It fits the Rapide’s 20-inch front application and gives owners a choice between a more understated black sidewall and a bolder raised-white-letter look.
Year(s): 2013|Fit(s): Rapide|Construction: Radial|Rim: 20 in
295/35R20 is a radial size with a 295 millimeter section width, a 35-series aspect ratio, and a 20-inch rim diameter. This Rapide-specific rear size is available from Nitto in Blackwall form with a W speed rating, which carries a 112 mph ceiling. It is the size to choose when matching the wider rear half of the Rapide’s staggered 20-inch setup.
Year(s): 2013|Fit(s): V8 Vantage|Construction: Radial|Rim: 19 in
245/40R19 is a radial size with a 245 millimeter section width, a 40-series aspect ratio, and a 19-inch rim diameter. This V8 Vantage-specific front size is available from BFGoodrich in Blackwall form, with W-rated choices at 112 mph and a Y-rated version at 186-plus mph. It suits V8 Vantage owners who need the wider 19-inch front fitment rather than the shared 235/40R19 application.
Year(s): 2013|Fit(s): V8 Vantage|Construction: Radial|Rim: 19 in
285/35R19 is a radial size with a 285 millimeter section width, a 35-series aspect ratio, and a 19-inch rim diameter. This V8 Vantage-specific rear size is available from BFGoodrich and Pro-Trac in Blackwall and RWL styles, with W-rated products at 112 mph and a Y-rated BFGoodrich option at 186-plus mph. It is the correct rear choice for V8 Vantage applications that use the broader 19-inch staggered package.
Three Aston Martin models are covered for 2013, and they do not all use the same tire sizes. The DB9, Rapide, and V8 Vantage each have their own front-and-rear combinations, with some 19-inch sizes overlapping between the DB9 and V8 Vantage but not across the full range. Select your model below to narrow the fitment history and see the sizes that apply to your car.
2013 Aston Martin DB9
The 2013 Aston Martin DB9 was the marque’s flagship grand tourer, blending long-distance comfort with the poised, muscular look that defined modern Aston styling. DB9 fitments span both 19-inch and 20-inch wheel packages, so wheel diameter is especially important to confirm before choosing front and rear tires.
The 2013 Aston Martin Rapide carried Aston Martin design language into a four-door grand touring format, giving buyers more passenger space without losing the brand’s low, elegant stance. Its tires mount on 20-inch wheels front and rear, with a staggered setup that uses different sizes at each end.
The 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage was the more compact and sporting member of the range, with a shorter wheelbase and a more tightly focused driving character than the DB9 or Rapide. V8 Vantage applications here use 19-inch wheels, but the exact front and rear sizes vary, so it is worth matching the car carefully before selecting a set.
Twenty-three products are available across eight tire sizes for 2013 Aston Martin vehicles. 245/35R20, 235/40R19, 275/35R19, 245/40R20, 295/35R20, 245/40R19, and 285/35R19 are offered in radial construction from BFGoodrich, Nitto, and Pro-Trac, primarily in Blackwall form with RWL available in select 245/40R20 and 285/35R19 applications. Confirm your exact size first, since speed ratings can vary within the same size.
These answers cover how 2013 Aston Martin tire sizing changes between DB9, Rapide, and V8 Vantage models, what the metric radial size codes mean, and how sidewall style, speed rating, and collector-car care affect your final choice.
Size Basics & Fitment
What tire sizes fit 2013 Aston Martin vehicles?
2013 Aston Martin vehicles use eight sizes across three model lines. The DB9 uses 245/35R20 and 295/30R20 on its 20-inch setup, plus 235/40R19 and 275/35R19 on its 19-inch setup. The Rapide uses 245/40R20 and 295/35R20, while the V8 Vantage uses 235/40R19, 245/40R19, 275/35R19, and 285/35R19. Rim-width guidance appears for several sizes: 245/35R20 and 245/40R20 fit 8.0 to 9.5-inch rims, 235/40R19 and 245/40R19 fit 8 to 9.5-inch rims, 275/35R19 fits 9 to 11-inch rims, and 285/35R19 fits roughly 9.5 to 11-inch rims.
The important takeaway is that year and make alone are not enough for a 2013 Aston Martin. You need the exact model and the wheel diameter already on the car, because DB9 can be either 19-inch or 20-inch, Rapide stays on 20-inch fitments, and V8 Vantage stays on 19-inch fitments. Front and rear sizes are staggered, so confirm both positions before replacing a pair or a full set.
What does 245/35R20 mean on a 2013 Aston Martin tire?
On a 2013 Aston Martin, 245/35R20 is a metric radial size. The 245 is the nominal section width in millimeters, 35 is the aspect ratio, meaning the sidewall height is 35 percent of the section width, R identifies radial construction, and 20 is the wheel diameter in inches. On this year Aston Martin range, that size belongs to the DB9 and mounts on 20-inch wheels.
That code matters because it separates a specific DB9 front fitment from the other 20-inch Aston Martin sizes used in 2013. A 245/35R20 is not interchangeable with 245/40R20 just because the width and rim diameter look close at a glance. The aspect ratio changes the tire’s overall shape, so matching the exact code is the safest starting point before checking brand, speed rating, and sidewall style.
Do all 2013 Aston Martin models use the same tire size?
No, 2013 Aston Martin models do not all use the same tire size. The DB9 shares 235/40R19 and 275/35R19 with certain V8 Vantage applications, but it also uses its own 245/35R20 and 295/30R20 fitments. The Rapide has its own 245/40R20 and 295/35R20 combination, while the V8 Vantage adds 245/40R19 and 285/35R19 to its 19-inch range.
That means buyers should identify the model before looking at products, even when the year and make are already known. Two 2013 Aston Martin cars can sit side by side and still require different diameters, widths, and front-to-rear pairings. If the car has been fitted with non-original wheels, confirm the actual wheel diameter and compare the existing tire markings to the model’s correct staggered setup.
Buying the Right Tire
What sidewall styles are available for 2013 Aston Martin tires?
Most 2013 Aston Martin sizes are available in Blackwall form, which suits the understated modern grand touring look these cars left the factory with. RWL, or raised white letters, appears in select 245/40R20 and 285/35R19 applications through Pro-Trac. The remaining covered sizes stay within a Blackwall presentation from BFGoodrich and Nitto.
For an Aston Martin of this era, Blackwall is usually the more natural visual match, especially for DB9 and Rapide buyers seeking a clean OEM-style appearance. RWL can appeal to owners who want a more custom or more overtly performance-themed look, but it changes the personality of the car. If appearance matters as much as fitment, decide on sidewall style before narrowing down your final product choice.
What brands make tires for 2013 Aston Martin vehicles?
BFGoodrich, Nitto, and Pro-Trac cover the 2013 Aston Martin sizes found here. BFGoodrich appears across 245/35R20, 235/40R19, 275/35R19, 245/40R20, 245/40R19, and 285/35R19; Nitto covers 245/35R20, 275/35R19, 245/40R20, and 295/35R20; and Pro-Trac appears in 245/40R20 and 285/35R19. All of them are radial offerings sized for modern low-profile Aston Martin applications.
Brand choice becomes more important once you have confirmed the exact front and rear sizes your car uses. Some sizes offer several paths within one brand, while others narrow the field quickly. A DB9 owner on 20-inch fitments may have a different range of choices than a Rapide or V8 Vantage owner, so start with the correct size pair and then compare the available brand character and sidewall presentation.
What is the difference between BFGoodrich g-Force Comp 2 A/S and BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A for a 2013 Aston Martin?
On several 2013 Aston Martin sizes, BFGoodrich offers both the g-Force Comp 2 A/S and the g-Force Phenom T/A, but the details differ by size. In 245/40R20, the Comp 2 A/S carries a 99W rating while the Phenom T/A carries a 99Y rating and a 1,709-pound maximum load at 50 psi. In 275/35R19, the Comp 2 A/S appears as a 96W while the Phenom T/A is a 100Y with a 1,764-pound maximum load at 50 psi. In 245/40R19, the Comp 2 A/S is a 94W and the Phenom T/A is a 98Y with a 1,653-pound maximum load at 50 psi.
Those differences matter most when you are comparing the exact same size and want to understand how one product is marked versus another. The Y-rated Phenom T/A versions in these sizes carry a higher speed ceiling than the W-rated alternatives, while the published load figures also differ where they appear. Match the choice to your exact size first, then compare the tire markings rather than assuming two BFGoodrich products are interchangeable.
Fitting & Setup
What rim width do 2013 Aston Martin tires require?
Several 2013 Aston Martin sizes have clear rim-width ranges. 245/35R20 and 245/40R20 fit 8.0 to 9.5-inch rims, 235/40R19 and 245/40R19 fit 8 to 9.5-inch rims, 275/35R19 fits 9 to 11-inch rims, and 285/35R19 generally fits about 9.5 to 11-inch rims depending on the exact product. Those ranges track with the front-versus-rear stagger used on DB9, Rapide, and V8 Vantage applications.
Rim width is worth checking even when the wheel diameter is correct, because a tire can mount on one 19-inch or 20-inch wheel but still be wrong for another wheel of the same diameter. That is especially important on cars with aftermarket wheels or replacement factory wheels from another Aston Martin model. Compare the wheel width stamped on the wheel, if available, to the tire’s approved range before committing to a size.
Can the original 2013 Aston Martin wheels be used with all tire sizes?
No, original 2013 Aston Martin wheels cannot be treated as universal across all eight tire sizes. The 2013 range uses both 19-inch and 20-inch wheel diameters, so a 19-inch DB9 or V8 Vantage wheel cannot accept a 20-inch DB9 or Rapide tire, and a 20-inch wheel cannot accept a 19-inch tire. Even within the same diameter, front and rear sizes differ and often call for different wheel widths.
The practical check is simple: confirm model, then confirm wheel diameter, then confirm front-versus-rear width. A DB9 is the easiest place to make a mistake because both 19-inch and 20-inch fitments appear in the same model year. If the car has changed hands or has aftermarket wheels, compare the tire size on the car now with the wheel diameter and width before replacing anything.
Maintenance, Storage & Longevity
How should I store a 2013 Aston Martin when the tires are fitted?
A 2013 Aston Martin should be stored clean, dry, and out of direct sunlight, with the tires kept away from ozone sources such as electric motors, battery chargers, and welders. Maintain proper inflation during storage and move the car periodically so one section of the tread does not carry the load for months at a time. Radials generally tolerate inactivity better than older bias-ply designs, but low-profile performance tires still age from time, heat, and environment.
If the car will sit for an extended season, many collectors either roll it a short distance every few weeks or use properly placed stands to reduce static loading. That helps preserve ride quality and minimizes flat-spotting after storage. Before returning a stored Aston Martin to road use, check pressure, inspect the sidewalls and tread blocks carefully, and make sure the spare, if equipped, is in equally sound condition.
How long do tires on a 2013 Aston Martin typically last?
On a 2013 Aston Martin, tire life should be judged by age as much as by tread depth. Collector and grand touring cars often accumulate miles slowly, so a tire can look usable while still aging out. A sensible rule is to begin evaluating closely once tires reach about five to seven years old and to treat around ten years as a point where replacement deserves serious consideration, regardless of remaining tread.
The DOT date code on the sidewall helps establish the tire’s age, and that matters more than mileage for many low-use Aston Martins. Heat cycles, storage conditions, and long periods of inactivity all affect rubber condition. If the car is driven only on special occasions, age-based inspection is essential, because visible cracking, hardening, or repeated loss of air can justify replacement sooner than the calendar alone.
How often should tires on a 2013 Aston Martin be inspected?
Tires on a 2013 Aston Martin should be inspected before every drive and more carefully before any longer highway outing. Check pressure, tread wear pattern, cuts, bulges, punctures, and sidewall cracking, especially on low-profile sizes where impacts can be less forgiving. Because these cars use staggered fitments, inspect all four tires individually rather than assuming the front and rear pairs are aging or wearing the same way.
A quick walkaround catches many of the issues that strand collector cars: a slow leak, an inner-shoulder wear problem, or a sidewall bruise from a pothole. Longer trips justify a more thorough check, including valve stems and the age of the spare. If the car has sat for weeks or months, pay extra attention to cold inflation pressure and any vibration during the first miles back on the road.
Safety & Road Use
Are 2013 Aston Martin tires safe for highway driving?
Yes, the radial tires used on 2013 Aston Martin applications are appropriate for highway driving when they are the correct size, in sound condition, and inflated properly. Speed ratings in these sizes include W and Y, which correspond to 112 mph and 186-plus mph ceilings respectively. Those ratings exceed normal U.S. highway speeds by a wide margin, but they only apply when the tire is properly maintained and used within its rated load and pressure limits.
Real-world safety on a 2013 Aston Martin depends on more than the speed symbol on the sidewall. Alignment, suspension condition, brake health, and the age of the tire matter just as much, especially on a powerful GT car that may see long periods of storage between drives. Choose the exact size the car requires, then treat speed rating as one part of the overall suitability picture rather than the only measure that matters.
What inflation pressure should I use for 2013 Aston Martin tires?
Inflation pressure on a 2013 Aston Martin should start with the factory recommendation for the exact model and wheel package, then be checked against the tire’s own load and pressure markings. Several sizes here carry published maximum load figures at 50 psi, including 245/35R20 at 1,521 pounds, 235/40R19 at 1,565 pounds, 275/35R19 at 1,764 pounds, 245/40R20 at 1,709 pounds, 245/40R19 at 1,653 pounds, and one 285/35R19 product at 1,930 pounds. Those figures are maximum-rated values, not automatic service pressures for every car.
Using the vehicle placard or owner’s manual is the right way to establish cold inflation for normal driving. The tire’s sidewall rating helps define the tire’s capacity, but it should not be transferred blindly from one size to another or used as a substitute for Aston Martin’s recommended operating pressure. If your car runs an aftermarket wheel-and-tire package, verify both the wheel suitability and the tire maker’s guidance before adjusting pressures.
What should I check before taking a 2013 Aston Martin on a longer drive?
Before a longer drive in a 2013 Aston Martin, inspect each tire for cracking, cuts, bulges, punctures, uneven wear, and proper cold inflation. Verify that the front and rear tires are the correct staggered sizes for the model, and check that the valve stems are in good condition. If the car has sat for a while, watch for vibration or thumping during the first miles, since inactivity can reveal flat spotting or a pressure loss that was not obvious in storage.
A tire check is only one part of a sensible pre-trip routine on a hand-built GT car. Look over the spare if the car carries one, and make sure the rest of the chassis is equally ready for distance: brakes, fluids, battery condition, and suspension all deserve attention. Starting with healthy, properly inflated tires helps the car steer, brake, and ride the way Aston Martin intended.
