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275/65R18 vs 285/65R18

285/65R18 is 1.6% taller (+0.51 in) and 0.39 in wider than 275/65R18.

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285/65R18 is 1.6% taller than 275/65R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

275/65R18285/65R18Change
Diameter32.07″32.59″+0.51″+1.6%
Width10.83″11.22″+0.39″+3.6%
Sidewall7.04″7.29″+0.26″+3.6%
Circumference100.8″102.4″+1.6″+1.6%
Wheel18″18″Same
Revs per mile629619−10
SideTread
275/65R18285/65R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.0mph

Real speed on 285/65R18.

Ground clearance+0.26in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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275/65R18 or 285/65R18?

Can I use 285/65R18 instead of 275/65R18?

285/65R18 is 1.6% taller than 275/65R18. 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 285/65R18 you are really doing 61.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 275/65R18. Going the other way, 275/65R18 would make it read 59.1 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.26 in (+7 mm) under the axle.

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