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285/65R18 tire size

A 285/65R18 tire stands 32.6 inches tall and 11.2 inches wide, with a 7.3-inch sidewall on an 18-inch rim.

32.6″OVERALL 32.6 IN · RIM 18 IN11.2″7.3″WIDTH · SIDEWALL
Overall height
32.6 in828 mm
Section width
11.2 in285 mm
Sidewall height
7.3 in185 mm
Rim diameter
18 in457 mm
Circumference
102.4 in2600 mm
Revolutions per mile
619385 per km
Inch size
32.6x11.2R18

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Sizes you can swap to

These 18-inch sizes are within two width steps and 3% of a 285/65R18's overall height, the usual limit before the speedometer, ABS and transmission notice. The closest is 265/70R18, 0.1% taller (0.02 in). Wider sizes also need room in the wheel well and a rim width that suits them.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
265/70R18+0.1%+0.02 in−20 mm60.0 mph
305/60R18−0.5%−0.18 in+20 mm59.7 mph
275/65R18−1.6%−0.51 in−10 mm59.1 mph
295/65R18+1.6%+0.51 in+10 mm60.9 mph
275/70R18+1.8%+0.57 in−10 mm61.1 mph
295/60R18−2.0%−0.65 in+10 mm58.8 mph

Plus and minus sizes

Changing rim size means changing the sidewall to keep the same overall height. On 16-inch or 17-inch or 19-inch or 20-inch rims, these are the closest matches to a 285/65R18.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
305/70R16+0.7%+0.22 in+20 mm60.4 mph
305/65R17+0.1%+0.02 in+20 mm60.0 mph
265/65R19−0.1%−0.02 in−20 mm60.0 mph
265/60R20−0.2%−0.07 in−20 mm59.9 mph

285/65R18 compared

LT285/65R18

LT285/65R18 is the light-truck version of this size, with the same nominal height and width: 32.6 by 11.2 inches. LT tires have stiffer construction for heavier loads and towing, run at higher pressures and carry a load range (C, D, E or F) instead of a passenger load rating. Fit LT tires where the door placard calls for them or the truck works hard; on a light-duty vehicle they ride firmer than the P-metric size.

Other 18-inch sizes near 285/65R18

285 mm wide, other sidewalls

65 series, other widths

See the other sizes for this rim on 18-inch tire sizes, or other tires about this tall on 33-inch tires.

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285/65R18 questions

How tall is a 285/65R18 tire?

About 32.6 inches (828 mm) from the ground to the top of the tread, unloaded. On the vehicle, carrying weight, it sits a little lower.

What does 285/65R18 mean?

285 is the section width in millimetres (11.2 in). 65 means the sidewall is 65% of that width: 185 mm, or 7.3 in. R means radial construction, and 18 is the rim diameter in inches.

Is LT285/65R18 the same size as 285/65R18?

Yes, they share the same nominal size: 32.6 inches tall and 11.2 inches wide. The difference is construction. LT tires are built for heavier loads at higher pressures and carry a load range letter (C, D, E or F); they ride firmer than passenger tires.

Can I use 265/70R18 instead of 285/65R18?

265/70R18 is 0.1% taller (0.02 in) and 20 mm narrower, which is inside the usual 3% rule. With it fitted, the speedometer shows 60 mph when you are doing 60.0 mph.

What is 285/65R18 in inches?

In inch terms it is 32.6x11.2R18: 32.6 inches tall, 11.2 inches wide, for an 18-inch rim.

How many revolutions per mile does a 285/65R18 make?

About 619 turns per mile, worked out from its unloaded circumference of 102.4 inches. Makers list slightly higher numbers for their own tires, because a loaded tire rolls on a smaller radius.