Tire size in inches and millimeters
275/65R18 tire size in inches
A 275/65R18 tire is 32.07 inches tall (814.7 mm) and 10.83 inches wide (275 mm), with a 7.04-inch sidewall (178.8 mm). In inch notation that is about 32.1x10.8R18, close to a 32-inch tire (nominal).
Its circumference is 100.77 inches (2,559.5 mm), or about 629 revolutions per mile.
Nominal 275/65R18 dimensions
- Overall diameter
- 32.07 in814.7 mm
- Section width
- 10.83 in275 mm
- Sidewall height
- 7.04 in178.8 mm
- Circumference
- 100.77 in2,559.5 mm
- Rim diameter
- 18 in
- Revolutions per mile
- 629nominal, from geometric circumference
- Inch notation
- 32.1x10.8R18approximate
Where 275/65R18 fits
- Inch class: 32.07 in is within 0.1 in of a true 32 inches, so the 32-inch label is close to exact.
- Profile: the 18-inch rim plus two 7.04 in sidewalls make up the overall diameter, and the sidewalls are 44% of it. At 65 series that is a tall profile: the extra sidewall absorbs more of each bump and flexes more in corners.
- Same 18-inch rim: 275/65R18 is the tallest 18-inch size in the catalog. The next shorter is 255/70R18 (32.06 in, -0.06%).
- Same 275 mm width: the closest in diameter are 275/40R20 (28.66 in, -10.64%), 275/35R22 (29.58 in, -7.78%), 275/60R17 (29.99 in, -6.49%), 275/70R16 (31.16 in, -2.86%). At the same width, a different profile or rim changes sidewall height and overall diameter, not section width.
Reading the marking: 275 is the section width in millimeters, 65 is the sidewall height as a percentage of that width, and R18 means radial construction for a 18-inch rim. Percentages are measured from 275/65R18.
Similar sizes on other rim diameters
Within 3% of 275/65R18's overall diameter, nearest first. The speed column is the actual speed when a speedometer calibrated for 275/65R18 reads 60 mph.
| Size | Overall diameter | Diameter change | At 60 mph indicated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/75R17 | 32.06 in | -0.05% | 59.97 mph | No comparison page |
| 235/80R17 | 31.80 in | -0.85% | 59.49 mph | No comparison page |
| 235/85R16 | 31.73 in | -1.08% | 59.35 mph | Comparison page for 275/65R18 vs 235/85R16 |
| 265/75R16 | 31.65 in | -1.33% | 59.20 mph | Comparison page for 275/65R18 vs 265/75R16 |
| 265/70R17 | 31.61 in | -1.46% | 59.12 mph | Comparison page for 275/65R18 vs 265/70R17 |
| 245/75R17 | 31.47 in | -1.89% | 58.87 mph | No comparison page |
For a size without a comparison page, open 275/65R18 in the calculator and enter that size as the proposed tire.
Important: These results compare nominal dimensions. They do not confirm vehicle fitment. Actual clearance varies by tire model, approved rim width, wheel construction, suspension, alignment, body tolerances, steering angle, load, and brake geometry. Verify load and speed ratings and physically test-fit the complete setup before driving.
Physical checks before changing size
- Approved rim-width range for the exact tire model
- Load index and speed rating equal to or greater than vehicle requirements
- Brake-caliper, hub, and wheel-fastener compatibility
- Fender, liner, suspension, and full-lock steering clearance
- Clearance at full compression and under expected load
- Alignment, tire pressure, and manufacturer guidance
- Professional inspection when variance or clearance is uncertain
Compare another setup
See diameter, speedometer, ride-height, and wheel-position changes.
The calculator opens with 275/65R18 as the current tire and 235/85R16, the published comparison closest in overall diameter, as the proposed tire. Change either size; wheel details stay unknown until you supply them.
Compare 275/65R18 with 235/85R16 in the calculatorPublished comparisons for 275/65R18
None keeps the 18-inch rim; each one changes wheel diameter. Diameter changes are measured from 275/65R18.
Smaller wheels
- 275/65R18 vs 235/85R16 -1.08% diameter
- 275/65R18 vs 265/70R17 -1.46% diameter
- 275/65R18 vs 265/75R16 -1.33% diameter
Size source and limits
Listed as a recorded tire size (source: NHTSA consumer-complaint records through May 2021, checked August 19, 2026; see methodology). A recorded size is not a safety, popularity, availability, or fitment rating.
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