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235/65R18 vs 255/60R18

255/60R18 is 0.1% taller (+0.02 in) and 0.79 in wider than 235/65R18.

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255/60R18 is 0.1% taller than 235/65R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

235/65R18255/60R18Change
Diameter30.03″30.05″+0.02″+0.1%
Width9.25″10.04″+0.79″+8.5%
Sidewall6.01″6.02″+0.01″+0.2%
Circumference94.3″94.4″+0.1″+0.1%
Wheel18″18″Same
Revs per mile672671−0
SideTread
235/65R18255/60R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.0mph

Real speed on 255/60R18.

Ground clearance+0.01in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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235/65R18 or 255/60R18?

Can I use 255/60R18 instead of 235/65R18?

255/60R18 is 0.1% taller than 235/65R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 255/60R18 you are really doing 60.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 235/65R18. Going the other way, 235/65R18 would make it read 60.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.01 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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