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265/65R18 vs 275/70R18

275/70R18 is 5.1% taller (+1.59 in) and 0.39 in wider than 265/65R18.

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275/70R18 is 5.1% taller than 265/65R18. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

265/65R18275/70R18Change
Diameter31.56″33.16″+1.59″+5.1%
Width10.43″10.83″+0.39″+3.8%
Sidewall6.78″7.58″+0.80″+11.8%
Circumference99.2″104.2″+5.0″+5.1%
Wheel18″18″Same
Revs per mile639608−31
SideTread
265/65R18275/70R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.0mph

Real speed on 275/70R18.

Ground clearance+0.80in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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265/65R18 or 275/70R18?

Can I use 275/70R18 instead of 265/65R18?

275/70R18 is 5.1% taller than 265/65R18. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 275/70R18 you are really doing 63.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 265/65R18. Going the other way, 265/65R18 would make it read 57.1 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.80 in (+20 mm) under the axle.

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