275/65R18 vs 275/70R18 tire size
A 275/70R18 is 1.08 inches (28 mm) taller than a 275/65R18, and the same width. Fit them in place of 275/65R18 tires and the speedometer reads low: at 60 mph on it you’re doing 62.0 mph, 3.4% faster, and the vehicle sits 0.54 inches (14 mm) higher.
Sources checked
| Dimension | 275/65R18 | 275/70R18 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 32.07 in (815 mm) | 33.16 in (842 mm) | +1.09 in (+27 mm) |
| Section width | 10.83 in (275 mm) | 10.83 in (275 mm) | 0.00 in (0 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.04 in (179 mm) | 7.58 in (193 mm) | +0.54 in (+14 mm) |
| Aspect ratio | 65% | 70% | |
| Rim diameter | 18 in | 18 in | |
| Circumference | 100.8 in (2,559 mm) | 104.2 in (2,646 mm) | +3.4 in |
| Revolutions per mile | 629 | 608 | −21 |
| Revolutions per km | 391 | 378 | −13 |
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Metric, LT and flotation
At 60 mph on the speedometer you’re doing
62.0mph
+3.4% · the speedometer reads low
- Height
- +1.08 in (+28 mm)
- Width
- 0.00 in (0 mm)
- Ground clearance
- +0.54 in (+14 mm)
- Each side, same wheel
- 0.00 in (0 mm)
275/65R18 and 275/70R18 side by side
| Dimension | 275/65R18 | 275/70R18 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 32.07 in (815 mm) | 33.16 in (842 mm) | +1.09 in (+27 mm) |
| Section width | 10.83 in (275 mm) | 10.83 in (275 mm) | 0.00 in (0 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.04 in (179 mm) | 7.58 in (193 mm) | +0.54 in (+14 mm) |
| Aspect ratio | 65% | 70% | |
| Rim diameter | 18 in | 18 in | |
| Circumference | 100.8 in | 104.2 in | +3.4 in |
| Revolutions per mile | 629 | 608 | −21 |
| Revolutions per km | 391 | 378 | −13 |
The working
- 275/65R18: sidewall = 275 mm × 65% = 178.8 mm = 7.04 in.
- Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall = 18 + 2 × 7.04 = 32.07 in (815 mm).
- Circumference = π × 32.07 = 100.8 in; revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ 100.8 = 629.
- 275/70R18: sidewall = 275 mm × 70% = 192.5 mm = 7.58 in.
- Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall = 18 + 2 × 7.58 = 33.16 in (842 mm).
- Circumference = π × 33.16 = 104.2 in; revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ 104.2 = 608.
- Speedometer. True speed = what it shows × new diameter ÷ old = 60 × 33.16 ÷ 32.07 = 62.0 mph.
- Ground clearance. Half the change in diameter: (33.16 − 32.07) ÷ 2 = +0.54 in.
Speedometer
A 275/70R18 turns 608 times a mile against the 275/65R18’s 629. With a speedometer set for 275/65R18, true speed is what it shows × 33.16 ÷ 32.07:
| Speedometer shows | True speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph | 25.8 mph | +0.8 mph |
| 35 mph | 36.2 mph | +1.2 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.5 mph | +1.5 mph |
| 55 mph | 56.9 mph | +1.9 mph |
| 65 mph | 67.2 mph | +2.2 mph |
| 75 mph | 77.5 mph | +2.5 mph |
Clearance
- Ground clearance: +0.54 in (+14 mm), half the change in diameter.
- Top of the tread: +0.54 in (+14 mm), so that much less room under the fender.
- Each side, on the same wheel: no change.
A new wheel with a different width or offset moves the tire again. The sidewall goes from 7.04 to 7.58 inches.
What tire makers publish
Inflated on the maker’s measuring rim; the percentage is against the arithmetic.
| Tire | Size as printed | Diameter | Width | Revs per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | 275/65R18 | 32.1 in (+0.1%) | 11 in | 647 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III, outlined white letters | LT275/65R18 | 32.3 in (+0.7%) | 11 in | 643 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III, black sidewall | LT275/65R18 | 32.1 in (+0.1%) | 11 in | 647 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | LT275/70R18 | 33.2 in (+0.1%) | 11 in | 626 |
| Nitto Trail Grappler M/T | LT275/70R18 | 33.62 in (+1.4%) | 11.1 in | – |
Each size on its own
- 275/65R18 tire size: 32.1 × 10.8 in
- 275/70R18 tire size: 33.2 × 10.8 in
Other comparisons
Questions
Can I fit 275/70R18 tires instead of 275/65R18?
They fit the same 18-inch wheels. A 275/70R18 is 1.08 inches (28 mm) taller than a 275/65R18, and the same width, so check three things first: that your wheels are within the 275/70R18’s approved rim width range, which tire makers list for each size; that it clears the fenders and suspension at full lock and full travel; and that its load index meets what your door-jamb placard asks for.
How far off is the speedometer with 275/70R18 tires?
With a speedometer set for 275/65R18, the speedometer reads low: at 60 mph on it you’re doing 62.0 mph, 3.4% faster. The odometer is off the same way: over 1,000 miles driven it shows 967.3.
Does 275/70R18 change the ground clearance?
By +0.54 inches (+14 mm), half the change in diameter, at the axles and at the lowest point under them. The width doesn’t change.
Sources
- Bridgestone Americas: Determining tire size: P-metric, Euro-metric, LT-metric, C-type and flotation sizes, and what each number means (checked October 28, 2026)
- Toyo Tires: Extensa A/S II sizes and specifications: inflated overall diameter and width, revolutions per mile (checked October 28, 2026)
- Toyo Tires: Proxes Sport A/S sizes and specifications: inflated overall diameter and width, revolutions per mile (checked October 28, 2026)
- Toyo Tires: Open Country A/T III sizes and specifications: P-metric, LT-metric and flotation sizes, with revolutions per mile (checked October 28, 2026)
- Nitto Tire: Trail Grappler M/T sizes and specs: inflated overall diameter and width, LT-metric and flotation sizes (checked October 28, 2026)
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