255/70R18 vs 285/65R18
285/65R18 is a safe swap for 255/70R18 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.66%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 285/65R18 on a car calibrated for 255/70R18, the speedometer reads 59.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.7%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.5 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.7 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.0 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.2 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.3 mph |
Other sizes close to 255/70R18
- 255/70R18 vs 275/65R18+0.06%
- 255/70R18 vs 265/60R18-4.79%
- 255/70R18 vs 275/70R18+3.44%
- 255/70R18 vs 265/65R18-1.54%
- 255/70R18 vs 265/70R18+1.72%
- 255/70R18 vs 235/80R17-0.79%
- 255/70R18 vs 255/65R18-3.13%
- 255/70R18 vs 255/75R17+0.01%
- 255/70R18 vs 33x12.50R18+2.95%
- 255/70R18 vs 285/60R18-1.84%
- 255/70R18 vs 275/70R17+0.32%
- 255/70R18 vs 305/65R18+4.85%
Questions
Can I replace 255/70R18 with 285/65R18?
285/65R18 is a safe swap for 255/70R18 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.66%.
What's the difference between 255/70R18 and 285/65R18?
285/65R18 is 0.53" taller and 30 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.27". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.0 mph.
Will 285/65R18 fit on 255/70R18 wheels?
Both use a 18" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 285 mm tire and the fender clearance.