285/60R18 vs 265/60R18
New overall diameter
30.52″
was 31.46″
True speed at an indicated 60
58.2 mph
your speedo reads high
Revolutions per mile
661
was 641, +20
| Measurement | 285/60R18 | 265/60R18 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 31.46″ | 30.52″ | −0.94″ (−3.0%) |
| Sidewall height | 6.73″ (171.0 mm) | 6.26″ (159.0 mm) | −12.0 mm |
| Tread width | 285 mm | 265 mm | −20 mm |
| Circumference | 98.85″ | 95.88″ | −2.97″ |
| Revs per mile | 641 | 661 | +20 |
| Speedometer error | baseline | −3.0% | reads high |
Diameter overlay
285/60R18 265/60R18
Speedometer check
With 265/60R18 fitted, when the speedometer shows the indicated speed, your actual speed is:
25 mph shown
24.2 mph actual
35 mph shown
33.9 mph actual
45 mph shown
43.6 mph actual
55 mph shown
53.3 mph actual
65 mph shown
63.0 mph actual
75 mph shown
72.7 mph actual
Common questions
- Will 265/60R18 fit instead of 285/60R18?
- Overall diameter changes 3.0%; section width changes -20 mm. Diameter comparison alone cannot confirm fitment. Verify the vehicle maker's approved rim width, tire load and speed ratings, and clearance at full steering lock and suspension compression. Confirm any possible ABS, traction-control, speedometer, and drivetrain effects with the vehicle maker or a qualified tire professional. Overall diameter goes from 31.46″ to 30.52″, a change of −3.0%. The rule of thumb most shops use: under 3% is fine, 3 to 5% needs a clearance check, over 5% needs recalibration.
- How far off will my speedometer read on 265/60R18?
- At an indicated 60 mph you are really doing about 58.2 mph, a −3.0% error. The speedometer reads high, so you are going slower than it shows.
- What is the difference in revolutions per mile between 285/60R18 and 265/60R18?
- 285/60R18 turns about 641 times per mile and 265/60R18 turns about 661, a difference of +20. Your speedometer and odometer both count rotations, so this number is what throws them off.