Tire size

265/60 R18

Full dimensions and a live comparison calculator for the 265/60 R18 tire size.

Overall diameter

775.2 mm

30.52″

Sidewall height

159.0 mm

Circumference

2.435 m

Revs / km

410.6

Section width

265 mm

Aspect ratio

60%

Rim diameter

18″

457.2 mm

Radius

387.6 mm

What does 265/60 R18 mean?

The 265 is the section width in millimetres, measured sidewall to sidewall. The 60 is the aspect ratio — sidewall height as a percentage of width, so the sidewall here is 159.0 mm. The R18 means a radial-construction tire designed for a 18-inch wheel rim. Together these give an overall diameter of 775 mm.

Compare 265/60 R18 with another size

Current Tire

265/60R18

New Tire

225/45R17
265/60 R18
225/45 R17

Ground line · scaled comparison

Not Recommended

Over 5% — speedometer & ABS may misread

Diameter change

-140.9 mm

-18.18%

Speedometer at 100

81.8 km/h

-18.18% error

Ground clearance

-70.5 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

-57.8 mm

revs/km: 501.8

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Common alternatives to 265/60 R18

These sizes are within a few percent overall diameter — usually safe on the same vehicle from a speedometer-error standpoint.

Compare 265/60 R18 with popular upgrades

Plus-size upgrades from 265/60 R18

265/50 R20Ø 773 mm

-0.28% vs 265/60 R18

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255/50 R20Ø 763 mm

-1.57% vs 265/60 R18

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275/45 R20Ø 756 mm

-2.54% vs 265/60 R18

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295/40 R20Ø 744 mm

-4.02% vs 265/60 R18

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235/55 R19Ø 741 mm

-4.40% vs 265/60 R18

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255/50 R19Ø 738 mm

-4.85% vs 265/60 R18

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Fitment safety note

Overall diameter, speedometer error and circumference are only part of the picture. Physical clearance, wheel offset (ET), hub bore, suspension geometry, load index and your manufacturer's recommendation all decide whether a size is truly safe on your car. Always cross-check with the vehicle manual or a qualified fitter before changing tire size.

Frequently asked questions

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