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33x12.50R18 vs 295/70R18

295/70R18 is 3.8% taller (+1.26 in) and 0.89 in narrower than 33x12.50R18.

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295/70R18 is 3.8% taller than 33x12.50R18. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock.

33x12.50R18295/70R18Change
Diameter33.00″34.26″+1.26″+3.8%
Width12.50″11.61″−0.89″−7.1%
Sidewall7.50″8.13″+0.63″+8.4%
Circumference103.7″107.6″+4.0″+3.8%
Wheel18″18″Same
Revs per mile611589−22
SideTread
33x12.50R18295/70R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph62.3mph

Real speed on 295/70R18.

Ground clearance+0.63in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.44in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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33x12.50R18 or 295/70R18?

Can I use 295/70R18 instead of 33x12.50R18?

295/70R18 is 3.8% taller than 33x12.50R18. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock. 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 295/70R18 you are really doing 62.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 33x12.50R18. Going the other way, 33x12.50R18 would make it read 57.8 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.63 in (+16 mm) under the axle.

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