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275/35R21 vs 225/60R18

225/60R18 is 0.2% taller (+0.05 in) and 1.97 in narrower than 275/35R21.

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225/60R18 is 0.2% taller than 275/35R21. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

275/35R21225/60R18Change
Diameter28.58″28.63″+0.05″+0.2%
Width10.83″8.86″−1.97″−18.2%
Sidewall3.79″5.31″+1.53″+40.3%
Circumference89.8″89.9″+0.2″+0.2%
Wheel21″18″−3″
Revs per mile706704−1
SideTread
275/35R21225/60R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 225/60R18.

Ground clearance+0.03in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.98in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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275/35R21 or 225/60R18?

Can I use 225/60R18 instead of 275/35R21?

225/60R18 is 0.2% taller than 275/35R21. 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 225/60R18 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 275/35R21. Going the other way, 275/35R21 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.03 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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