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255/65R16 vs 235/60R18

235/60R18 is 0.2% taller (+0.05 in) and 0.79 in narrower than 255/65R16.

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235/60R18 is 0.2% taller than 255/65R16. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

255/65R16235/60R18Change
Diameter29.05″29.10″+0.05″+0.2%
Width10.04″9.25″−0.79″−7.8%
Sidewall6.53″5.55″−0.97″−14.9%
Circumference91.3″91.4″+0.2″+0.2%
Wheel16″18″+2″
Revs per mile694693−1
SideTread
255/65R16235/60R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 235/60R18.

Ground clearance+0.03in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/65R16 or 235/60R18?

Can I use 235/60R18 instead of 255/65R16?

235/60R18 is 0.2% taller than 255/65R16. 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 235/60R18 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/65R16. Going the other way, 255/65R16 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.03 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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