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315/75R16 vs 285/75R18

285/75R18 is 0.7% taller (+0.23 in) and 1.18 in narrower than 315/75R16.

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285/75R18 is 0.7% taller than 315/75R16. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

315/75R16285/75R18Change
Diameter34.60″34.83″+0.23″+0.7%
Width12.40″11.22″−1.18″−9.5%
Sidewall9.30″8.42″−0.89″−9.5%
Circumference108.7″109.4″+0.7″+0.7%
Wheel16″18″+2″
Revs per mile583579−4
SideTread
315/75R16285/75R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.4mph

Real speed on 285/75R18.

Ground clearance+0.11in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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315/75R16 or 285/75R18?

Can I use 285/75R18 instead of 315/75R16?

285/75R18 is 0.7% taller than 315/75R16. 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 285/75R18 you are really doing 60.4 mph if the speedometer was set up for 315/75R16. Going the other way, 315/75R16 would make it read 59.6 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.11 in (+3 mm) under the axle.

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