265/70R18 vs 295/65R18
295/65R18 is taller than 265/70R18 by 1.51% — a diameter difference of 0.49″.
What changes between 265/70R18 and 295/65R18
Switching from 265/70R18 to 295/65R18 changes overall diameter by +1.51%, a taller tire by 0.49 inches. This lands inside the ±3% fitment safe zone, so most vehicles will accept the swap without rubbing, speedometer recalibration, or ABS/TPMS complications. Section width moves by +1.18″ (265mm → 295mm), which affects contact patch and fender-well clearance. Sidewall height shifts by +0.25″: a taller sidewall softens ride quality and adds off-road bump protection, with some loss of steering crispness. Revs per mile moves by -10, which translates directly to speedometer error — at an indicated 65 mph, actual speed becomes 66.0 mph. Both sizes share the same 18″ rim, so no wheel change is required — this is a pure tire-only swap.
| Spec | 265/70R18 | 295/65R18 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 32.61″ | 33.1″ |
| Section width | 10.43″ (265 mm) | 11.61″ (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.3″ (70%) | 7.55″ (65%) |
| Rim diameter | 18″ | 18″ |
| Circumference | 102.44″ | 103.98″ |
| Revs per mile | 619 | 609 |
Interactive comparison
275/65R18 or "33" for inch aliases265/70R18
- Diameter
- 32.61″ / 828.2mm
- Section Width
- 10.43″
- Sidewall
- 7.3″ / 185.5mm
- Circumference
- 102.44″
- Revs/Mile
- 619
295/65R18
- Diameter
- 33.1″ / 840.7mm
- Section Width
- 11.61″
- Sidewall
- 7.55″ / 191.75mm
- Circumference
- 103.98″
- Revs/Mile
- 609
Speedometer & Diameter Impact
Wider tire — verify wheel widthAt an indicated 60 mph, your actual speed is 60.91 mph (98.02 km/h). Your speedometer reads 1.51% low versus actual speed.