285/70R18 vs 285/75R16
New overall diameter
32.83″
was 33.71″
True speed at an indicated 60
58.4 mph
speedometer reads high
Revolutions per mile
614
was 598 · +16
Switching from 285/70R18 to 285/75R16? Everything that changes is below — sidewall, tread width, circumference, revolutions per mile and speedometer error at road speeds.
| Measurement | 285/70R18 | 285/75R16 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 33.71″ | 32.83″ | −0.88″ (−2.6%) |
| Sidewall height | 7.85″ (199.5 mm) | 8.42″ (213.8 mm) | +14.3 mm |
| Tread width | 285 mm | 285 mm | +0 mm |
| Circumference | 105.90″ | 103.14″ | −2.76″ |
| Revs per mile | 598 | 614 | +16 |
| Speedometer error | baseline | −2.6% | reads high |
Diameter overlay
285/70R18 285/75R16
Speedometer check
With 285/75R16 fitted, when the speedometer shows the indicated speed, your actual speed is:
25 mph shown
24.3 mph actual
35 mph shown
34.1 mph actual
45 mph shown
43.8 mph actual
55 mph shown
53.6 mph actual
65 mph shown
63.3 mph actual
75 mph shown
73.0 mph actual
Common questions
- Will 285/75R16 fit instead of 285/70R18?
- Good fit. Within the 3% rule — overall diameter changes only 2.6%. Speedometer calibration, ABS, traction control and gearing all stay in their intended range. Your speedometer will read higher than your true speed. Overall diameter goes from 33.71″ to 32.83″, a change of −2.6%. As a rule of thumb, under 3% is safe, 3–5% needs a clearance check, and over 5% is not recommended.
- How far off will my speedometer read on 285/75R16?
- At an indicated 60 mph you would actually be travelling about 58.4 mph — a −2.6% error. The speedometer reads high, so you are going slower than it shows.
- What is the difference in revolutions per mile between 285/70R18 and 285/75R16?
- 285/70R18 turns roughly 598 revolutions per mile; 285/75R16 turns roughly 614. That is a change of +16 revolutions per mile, which is what shifts odometer and speedometer readings.