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285/65R18 vs 285/75R18

285/75R18 is 6.9% taller (+2.24 in) and the same width than 285/65R18.

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285/75R18 is 6.9% taller than 285/65R18. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

285/65R18285/75R18Change
Diameter32.59″34.83″+2.24″+6.9%
Width11.22″11.22″0.00″0.0%
Sidewall7.29″8.42″+1.12″+15.4%
Circumference102.4″109.4″+7.1″+6.9%
Wheel18″18″Same
Revs per mile619579−40
SideTread
285/65R18285/75R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph64.1mph

Real speed on 285/75R18.

Ground clearance+1.12in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side0.00in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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285/65R18 or 285/75R18?

Can I use 285/75R18 instead of 285/65R18?

285/75R18 is 6.9% taller than 285/65R18. 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 285/75R18 you are really doing 64.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 285/65R18. Going the other way, 285/65R18 would make it read 56.1 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +1.12 in (+29 mm) under the axle.

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