33x12.50R17 vs 275/70R18
275/70R18 is 0.5% taller (+0.16 in) and 1.67 in narrower than 33x12.50R17.
275/70R18 is 0.5% taller than 33x12.50R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
| 33x12.50R17 | 275/70R18 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 33.00″ | 33.16″ | +0.16″+0.5% |
| Width | 12.50″ | 10.83″ | −1.67″−13.4% |
| Sidewall | 8.00″ | 7.58″ | −0.42″−5.3% |
| Circumference | 103.7″ | 104.2″ | +0.5″+0.5% |
| Wheel | 17″ | 18″ | +1″ |
| Revs per mile | 611 | 608 | −3 |
Real speed on 275/70R18.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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33x12.50R17 or 275/70R18?
Can I use 275/70R18 instead of 33x12.50R17?
275/70R18 is 0.5% taller than 33x12.50R17. 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 275/70R18 you are really doing 60.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 33x12.50R17. Going the other way, 33x12.50R17 would make it read 59.7 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.08 in (+2 mm) under the axle.