255/70R18 tire size

A 255/70R18 tire is 255 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of its width (178.5 mm), fits a 18-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 814 mm (32.1 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width255 mm10.04 in
Sidewall height178.5 mm7.03 in
Rim diameter457.2 mm18 in
Overall diameter814.2 mm32.06 in
Circumference2,557.9 mm100.70 in
Revolutions391 per km629 per mile

Reading the size 255/70R18

255Width in mm70Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction18Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 255/70R18

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
275/65R18815 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
285/45R22815 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
275/55R20810 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
265/75R16804 mm-1.3%98.7Compare
265/70R17803 mm-1.4%98.6Compare
265/65R18802 mm-1.5%98.5Compare
265/70R18828 mm+1.7%101.7Compare
245/75R17799 mm-1.8%98.2

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