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255/35R18 vs 265/35R18

265/35R18 is 1.1% taller (+0.28 in) and 0.39 in wider than 255/35R18.

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265/35R18 is 1.1% taller than 255/35R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

255/35R18265/35R18Change
Diameter25.03″25.30″+0.28″+1.1%
Width10.04″10.43″+0.39″+3.9%
Sidewall3.51″3.65″+0.14″+3.9%
Circumference78.6″79.5″+0.9″+1.1%
Wheel18″18″Same
Revs per mile806797−9
SideTread
255/35R18265/35R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.7mph

Real speed on 265/35R18.

Ground clearance+0.14in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/35R18 or 265/35R18?

Can I use 265/35R18 instead of 255/35R18?

265/35R18 is 1.1% taller than 255/35R18. 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 265/35R18 you are really doing 60.7 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/35R18. Going the other way, 255/35R18 would make it read 59.3 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.14 in (+4 mm) under the axle.

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