285/30R18 vs 335/30R18
335/30R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/30R18: the diameter differs by +4.78%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 335/30R18 on a car calibrated for 285/30R18, the speedometer reads 57.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.8%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.4 mph |
| 45 mph | 47.1 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.9 mph |
| 70 mph | 73.3 mph |
| 80 mph | 83.8 mph |
Other sizes close to 285/30R18
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- 285/30R18 vs 245/40R18+3.98%
- 285/30R18 vs 225/40R18+1.43%
- 285/30R18 vs 215/45R17-0.46%
- 285/30R18 vs 235/40R18+2.71%
- 285/30R18 vs 255/35R18+1.19%
- 285/30R18 vs 245/40R17-0.06%
- 285/30R18 vs 275/35R18+3.42%
- 285/30R18 vs 265/35R18+2.31%
- 285/30R18 vs 215/45R18+3.58%
- 285/30R18 vs 245/35R18+0.08%
- 285/30R18 vs 215/40R18+0.16%
Questions
Can I replace 285/30R18 with 335/30R18?
335/30R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/30R18: the diameter differs by +4.78%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 285/30R18 and 335/30R18?
335/30R18 is 1.18" taller and 50 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.59". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.9 mph.
Will 335/30R18 fit on 285/30R18 wheels?
Both use a 18" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 335 mm tire and the fender clearance.