255/55R18 vs 265/60R18
265/60R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 255/55R18: the diameter differs by +5.08%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/60R18 on a car calibrated for 255/55R18, the speedometer reads 57.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 5.1%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.5 mph |
| 45 mph | 47.3 mph |
| 60 mph | 63.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 73.6 mph |
| 80 mph | 84.1 mph |
Other sizes close to 255/55R18
- 255/55R18 vs 235/60R18+0.20%
- 255/55R18 vs 235/55R19+0.46%
- 255/55R18 vs 235/55R18-2.98%
- 255/55R18 vs 235/65R17-0.05%
- 255/55R18 vs 225/60R18-1.42%
- 255/55R18 vs 255/50R19-0.01%
- 255/55R18 vs 245/60R18+1.83%
- 255/55R18 vs 225/55R18-4.47%
- 255/55R18 vs 235/65R18+3.39%
- 255/55R18 vs 245/50R18-4.81%
- 255/55R18 vs 255/60R18+3.46%
- 255/55R18 vs 245/55R18-1.49%
Questions
Can I replace 255/55R18 with 265/60R18?
265/60R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 255/55R18: the diameter differs by +5.08%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 255/55R18 and 265/60R18?
265/60R18 is 1.48" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.74". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.1 mph.
Will 265/60R18 fit on 255/55R18 wheels?
Both use a 18" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.