What is the diameter difference between 265/35R18 and 275/35R18?

265/35R18 has an overall diameter of 25.3 inches (643 mm). 275/35R18 is 25.58 inches (650 mm). That's a 0.28 inch (7 mm) difference — 275/35R18 is taller.

Will 275/35R18 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 265/35R18?

Swapping 265/35R18 for 275/35R18 produces a speedometer error of about 1.1%. Your speedometer will read lower than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 60.7 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.

How many revolutions per mile does each size do?

265/35R18 turns 797 revs per mile. 275/35R18 turns 788 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.

What's the sidewall height difference?

265/35R18 has a sidewall of 93 mm (3.65 in). 275/35R18 sidewall is 96 mm (3.79 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.

Is 275/35R18 a safe plus-size upgrade from 265/35R18?

A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 1.1%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.

Tire size comparison

265/35R18 vs 275/35R18

Overall diameter, sidewall, revs per mile, and speedometer error — 275/35R18 is the taller tire, with a 1.1% speedo delta when swapping.

265/35R18

25.3in

643 mm overall diameter

275/35R18

25.58in

650 mm overall diameter

Diameter Δ

0.28 in

Speedo error

1.1%

265/35R18 revs/mi

797

275/35R18 revs/mi

788

Within the ±3% overall-diameter band usually considered safe for plus-sizing — speedometer and ABS calibration should stay close to factory.

Full spec

Side by side

Metric	265/35R18	275/35R18
Section width	265 mm	275 mm
Aspect ratio	35	35
Wheel diameter	18″	18″
Sidewall height	93 mm	96 mm
Overall diameter	25.3 in (643 mm)	25.58 in (650 mm)
Circumference	79.49 in	80.36 in
Revolutions / mile	797	788

Other comparisons for these sizes

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the diameter difference between 265/35R18 and 275/35R18?: 265/35R18 has an overall diameter of 25.3 inches (643 mm). 275/35R18 is 25.58 inches (650 mm). That's a 0.28 inch (7 mm) difference — 275/35R18 is taller.
Will 275/35R18 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 265/35R18?: Swapping 265/35R18 for 275/35R18 produces a speedometer error of about 1.1%. Your speedometer will read lower than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 60.7 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.
How many revolutions per mile does each size do?: 265/35R18 turns 797 revs per mile. 275/35R18 turns 788 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.
What's the sidewall height difference?: 265/35R18 has a sidewall of 93 mm (3.65 in). 275/35R18 sidewall is 96 mm (3.79 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.
Is 275/35R18 a safe plus-size upgrade from 265/35R18?: A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 1.1%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.