38.5x14.50R18 tire size
38.5x14.50R18 is a flotation (inch) size: 38.5" tall, 14.5" wide, on a 18" rim — about a 370/70R18. The sidewall is 10.3" and the tire turns 524 times per mile.
38.5x14.50R18 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 38.50" · 978 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 14.50" · 368 mm |
| Sidewall height | 10.25" · 260 mm (71% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 18" |
| Circumference | 120.95" · 3.072 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 524 (326 per km) |
| Closest metric size | 370/70R18 |
Equivalent sizes on a 18" rim
Sizes within ±5% of the overall diameter. Green rows are inside the usual ±3% limit for keeping the speedometer, ABS and gearing right; red rows are bigger changes that need clearance checks.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37x13.50R18 | 37.00" | -3.90% | -25 mm | 57.7 mph | calculate → |
| 37x12.50R18 | 37.00" | -3.90% | -50 mm | 57.7 mph | calculate → |
| 38x15.50R18 | 38.00" | -1.30% | +26 mm | 59.2 mph | calculate → |
| 38x13.50R18 | 38.00" | -1.30% | -25 mm | 59.2 mph | calculate → |
| 38x11.50R18 | 38.00" | -1.30% | -76 mm | 59.2 mph | calculate → |
| 38x14.50R18 | 38.00" | -1.30% | 0 mm | 59.2 mph | calculate → |
| 37x11.50R18 | 37.00" | -3.90% | -76 mm | 57.7 mph | calculate → |
| 40x13.50R18 | 40.00" | +3.90% | -25 mm | 62.3 mph | calculate → |
| 40x14.50R18 | 40.00" | +3.90% | 0 mm | 62.3 mph | calculate → |
| 38x15.00R18 | 38.00" | -1.30% | +13 mm | 59.2 mph | calculate → |
| 37x14.50R18 | 37.00" | -3.90% | 0 mm | 57.7 mph | calculate → |
Plus / minus sizing: 17" and 19" rims
Same overall height on a different rim. Check wheel width and clearance before switching.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.5x13.50R17 | 38.50" | 0.00% | -25 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 38.5x14.50R17 | 38.50" | 0.00% | 0 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 38.5x14.50R18 in inches?
38.5x14.50R18 is about 38.5" tall and 14.5" wide on a 18-inch rim — roughly a 370/70R18 in inch sizing.
What does 38.5x14.50R18 mean?
38.5" overall diameter, 14.50" section width, radial, 18" rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 38.5x14.50R18?
On the same 18" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 38x11.50R18 (-1.30%), 38x13.50R18 (-1.30%), 38x14.50R18 (-1.30%), 38x15.50R18 (-1.30%), 38x15.00R18 (-1.30%), 37x11.50R18 (-3.90%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 38.5x14.50R18 tire make?
About 524 revolutions per mile (circumference 121.0").
How these numbers are computed
Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall, sidewall = width × aspect ÷ 100, circumference = π × diameter, revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ circumference. Real tires differ by brand by a few tenths of an inch. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.