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265/70R18 vs 305/45R22

305/45R22 is 0.6% taller (+0.20 in) and 1.57 in wider than 265/70R18.

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305/45R22 is 0.6% taller than 265/70R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

265/70R18305/45R22Change
Diameter32.61″32.81″+0.20″+0.6%
Width10.43″12.01″+1.57″+15.1%
Sidewall7.30″5.40″−1.90″−26.0%
Circumference102.4″103.1″+0.6″+0.6%
Wheel18″22″+4″
Revs per mile619615−4
SideTread
265/70R18305/45R22
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.4mph

Real speed on 305/45R22.

Ground clearance+0.10in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.79in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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265/70R18 or 305/45R22?

Can I use 305/45R22 instead of 265/70R18?

305/45R22 is 0.6% taller than 265/70R18. 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 305/45R22 you are really doing 60.4 mph if the speedometer was set up for 265/70R18. Going the other way, 265/70R18 would make it read 59.6 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.10 in (+3 mm) under the axle.

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