305/65R18 vs 305/70R18
305/70R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/65R18: the diameter differs by +3.57%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 305/70R18 on a car calibrated for 305/65R18, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.6%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.1 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.6 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.5 mph |
| 80 mph | 82.9 mph |
Other sizes close to 305/65R18
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- 305/65R18 vs 255/70R18-4.63%
- 305/65R18 vs 35x12.50R18+4.13%
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Questions
Can I replace 305/65R18 with 305/70R18?
305/70R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/65R18: the diameter differs by +3.57%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 305/65R18 and 305/70R18?
305/70R18 is 1.20" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.60". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.1 mph.
Will 305/70R18 fit on 305/65R18 wheels?
Both use a 18" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 305 mm tire and the fender clearance.