265/65R18 tire size: 31.56 in tall
Diameter, sidewall, width and revs per mile for 265/65R18, the common sizes within 3% of its diameter, and what each one does to the speedometer.
265/65R18, in short: 31.56 in (802 mm) tall and 265 mm (10.43 in) wide, with a 6.78 in (172.2 mm) sidewall, for a 18-inch wheel. Circumference is 99.16 in, so it turns about 639 times per mile (calculated from the nominal size).
Calculated from the size: sidewall = 265 × 65% = 172.25 mm; diameter = 2 × 6.781 in + 18 in; revs per mile = 63,360 ÷ (π × diameter).
Sizes within 3% of 265/65R18
13 common sizes come within ±3% of 31.56 in: 2 on the same 18-inch wheel, 3 plus-size and 8 minus-size. The last column is what the speedometer shows when the vehicle, set up for 265/65R18, is doing a true 60 mph.
| Size | Fit | Diameter | Difference | Width | Sidewall | Revs/mile (calc.) | Speedometer at a true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/65R18 | This size | 31.56 in | - | 265 mm | 6.78 in | 639 | 60.0 mph |
| 265/75R16 | Minus 2 | 31.65 in | +0.27% | 265 mm | 7.82 in | 637 | 59.8 mph |
| 235/85R16 | Minus 2 | 31.73 in | +0.52% | 235 mm | 7.86 in | 636 | 59.7 mph |
| 255/70R17 | Minus 1 | 31.06 in | -1.61% | 255 mm | 7.03 in | 649 | 61.0 mph |
| 245/75R17 | Minus 1 | 31.47 in | -0.30% | 245 mm | 7.23 in | 641 | 60.2 mph |
| 265/70R17 | Minus 1 | 31.61 in | +0.14% | 265 mm | 7.30 in | 638 | 59.9 mph |
| 235/80R17 | Minus 1 | 31.80 in | +0.76% | 235 mm | 7.40 in | 634 | 59.5 mph |
| 255/75R17 | Minus 1 | 32.06 in | +1.57% | 255 mm | 7.53 in | 629 | 59.1 mph |
| 275/70R17 | Minus 1 | 32.16 in | +1.88% | 275 mm | 7.58 in | 627 | 58.9 mph |
| 255/65R18 | Same wheel | 31.05 in | -1.62% | 255 mm | 6.53 in | 650 | 61.0 mph |
| 275/65R18 | Same wheel | 32.07 in | +1.62% | 275 mm | 7.04 in | 629 | 59.0 mph |
| 255/55R20 | Plus 2 | 31.04 in | -1.65% | 255 mm | 5.52 in | 650 | 61.0 mph |
| 285/50R20 | Plus 2 | 31.22 in | -1.09% | 285 mm | 5.61 in | 646 | 60.7 mph |
| 275/55R20 | Plus 2 | 31.91 in | +1.10% | 275 mm | 5.95 in | 632 | 59.3 mph |
A taller tire makes the speedometer read low, a shorter one high. Plus-sizing keeps the diameter close by trading sidewall for wheel. Any replacement needs a load index at least as high as the vehicle's tire placard calls for, and a wheel width the tire is approved for.
265/65R18 compared
265/65R18 side by side with 275/65R18 and 265/70R17: dimension by dimension, and what the swap does to the speedometer.
265/65R18 vs 275/65R18
+1.62% diameter| 265/65R18 | 275/65R18 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 31.56 in | 32.07 in | +0.51 in (+1.6%) |
| Section width | 265 mm | 275 mm | +10 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.78 in | 7.04 in | +0.26 in |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in | +0 in |
| Circumference | 99.2 in | 100.8 in | +1.6 in |
| Revs per mile (calc.) | 639 | 629 | -10 |
275/65R18 is 1.6% taller than 265/65R18. At a true 60 mph the speedometer shows 59.0 mph (it reads low), and when it shows 60 you're doing 61.0 mph.
265/65R18 vs 265/70R17
+0.14% diameter| 265/65R18 | 265/70R17 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 31.56 in | 31.61 in | +0.04 in (+0.1%) |
| Section width | 265 mm | 265 mm | +0 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.78 in | 7.30 in | +0.52 in |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in | -1 in |
| Circumference | 99.2 in | 99.3 in | +0.1 in |
| Revs per mile (calc.) | 639 | 638 | -1 |
265/70R17 is 0.1% taller than 265/65R18. At a true 60 mph the speedometer shows 59.9 mph (it reads low), and when it shows 60 you're doing 60.1 mph.
Which vehicles come with 265/65R18
Vehicles sold in the US that have 265/65R18 as the standard size on these trims, with the page that lists it. The tire placard on the driver's door edge or post has the size, and the load and inflation, for the exact vehicle.
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2025 model year · RSTMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST (size flagged standard 'S')
- GMC Sierra 1500 2025 model year · SLTMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT (size flagged standard 'S')
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2025 model year · LS, LTMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe LS (size flagged standard 'S')
Vehicles mostly picked from Carscoops: 2025 U.S. car sales, full-year top 25 (Car and Driver data, January 2026).
Questions about 265/65R18 tires
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265/65R18 vs 275/65R18: what's the difference?
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How these numbers are worked out
- NHTSA: Tire safety, everything rides on it (reading the sidewall and the placard)
- Tire Rack: How do I calculate tire dimensions?
- Jalopnik: What the 3% rule means for your tires (April 2026)
Checked October 2026. Dimensions are nominal, calculated from the size designation. A real tire's diameter, width and revs per mile vary by brand, tread depth, rim width and load, so check the maker's spec sheet.
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