255/70R18 vs 33x12.50R18
33x12.50R18 is 2.9% taller (+0.94 in) and 2.46 in wider than 255/70R18.
33x12.50R18 is 2.9% taller than 255/70R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
| 255/70R18 | 33x12.50R18 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 32.06″ | 33.00″ | +0.94″+2.9% |
| Width | 10.04″ | 12.50″ | +2.46″+24.5% |
| Sidewall | 7.03″ | 7.50″ | +0.47″+6.7% |
| Circumference | 100.7″ | 103.7″ | +3.0″+2.9% |
| Wheel | 18″ | 18″ | Same |
| Revs per mile | 629 | 611 | −18 |
Real speed on 33x12.50R18.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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255/70R18 or 33x12.50R18?
Can I use 33x12.50R18 instead of 255/70R18?
33x12.50R18 is 2.9% taller than 255/70R18. 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 33x12.50R18 you are really doing 61.8 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/70R18. Going the other way, 255/70R18 would make it read 58.3 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.47 in (+12 mm) under the axle.