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265/35R18 vs 275/35R18

275/35R18 is 1.1% taller (+0.28 in) and 0.39 in wider than 265/35R18.

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275/35R18 is 1.1% taller than 265/35R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

265/35R18275/35R18Change
Diameter25.30″25.58″+0.28″+1.1%
Width10.43″10.83″+0.39″+3.8%
Sidewall3.65″3.79″+0.14″+3.8%
Circumference79.5″80.4″+0.9″+1.1%
Wheel18″18″Same
Revs per mile797788−9
SideTread
265/35R18275/35R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.7mph

Real speed on 275/35R18.

Ground clearance+0.14in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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265/35R18 or 275/35R18?

Can I use 275/35R18 instead of 265/35R18?

275/35R18 is 1.1% taller than 265/35R18. 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 275/35R18 you are really doing 60.7 mph if the speedometer was set up for 265/35R18. Going the other way, 265/35R18 would make it read 59.4 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.14 in (+4 mm) under the axle.

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