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195/65R15 vs 255/35R18

255/35R18 is 0.2% taller (+0.05 in) and 2.36 in wider than 195/65R15.

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255/35R18 is 0.2% taller than 195/65R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

195/65R15255/35R18Change
Diameter24.98″25.03″+0.05″+0.2%
Width7.68″10.04″+2.36″+30.8%
Sidewall4.99″3.51″−1.48″−29.6%
Circumference78.5″78.6″+0.1″+0.2%
Wheel15″18″+3″
Revs per mile807806−2
SideTread
195/65R15255/35R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 255/35R18.

Ground clearance+0.02in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+1.18in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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195/65R15 or 255/35R18?

Can I use 255/35R18 instead of 195/65R15?

255/35R18 is 0.2% taller than 195/65R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 255/35R18 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/65R15. Going the other way, 195/65R15 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.02 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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