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255/60R18 vs 265/60R18

Side-by-side comparison of overall diameter, sidewall height, speedometer error, and ride-height change.

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ground12.0 mm255/60R18763.2 mm265/60R18775.2 mm

255/60R18

Section width
255 mm
Aspect ratio
60%
Rim diameter
18"
Sidewall
153.0 mm
Overall diameter
763.2 mm
Circumference
2398 mm
Revs / mile
671
Revs / km
417

265/60R18

Section width
265 mm
Aspect ratio
60%
Rim diameter
18"
Sidewall
159.0 mm
Overall diameter
775.2 mm
Circumference
2435 mm
Revs / mile
661
Revs / km
411

Difference

Overall diameter
+12.0 mm (+1.57%)
Sidewall height
+6.0 mm
Tread width
+10 mm
Ride height (axle)
+6.0 mm
Speedometer error
+1.57%
At indicated 60 mph
actual 60.9 mph
At indicated 100 km/h
actual 101.6 km/h

Will 265/60R18 fit instead of 255/60R18?

The overall diameter changes by 1.57%. Most manufacturers consider a swap acceptable when the difference stays under 3% — beyond that, you may see speedometer error, ABS/TPMS warnings, or wheel-well clearance problems. This page only covers the math; your vehicle's wheel arches, suspension geometry, and load rating still matter.

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