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30x9.50R15 vs 235/65R18

235/65R18 is 0.1% taller (+0.03 in) and 0.25 in narrower than 30x9.50R15.

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235/65R18 is 0.1% taller than 30x9.50R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

30x9.50R15235/65R18Change
Diameter30.00″30.03″+0.03″+0.1%
Width9.50″9.25″−0.25″−2.6%
Sidewall7.50″6.01″−1.49″−19.8%
Circumference94.2″94.3″+0.1″+0.1%
Wheel15″18″+3″
Revs per mile672672−1
SideTread
30x9.50R15235/65R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 235/65R18.

Ground clearance+0.01in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.12in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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30x9.50R15 or 235/65R18?

Can I use 235/65R18 instead of 30x9.50R15?

235/65R18 is 0.1% taller than 30x9.50R15. 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 235/65R18 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 30x9.50R15. Going the other way, 30x9.50R15 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.01 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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