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255/70R18 vs 265/70R18

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

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ground14.0 mm255/70R18814.2 mm265/70R18828.2 mm

255/70R18

Section width
255 mm
Aspect ratio
70%
Rim diameter
18"
Sidewall
178.5 mm
Overall diameter
814.2 mm
Circumference
2558 mm
Revs / mile
629
Revs / km
391

265/70R18

Section width
265 mm
Aspect ratio
70%
Rim diameter
18"
Sidewall
185.5 mm
Overall diameter
828.2 mm
Circumference
2602 mm
Revs / mile
619
Revs / km
384

Difference

Overall diameter
+14.0 mm (+1.72%)
Sidewall height
+7.0 mm
Tread width
+10 mm
Ride height (axle)
+7.0 mm
Speedometer error
+1.72%
At indicated 60 mph
actual 61.0 mph
At indicated 100 km/h
actual 101.7 km/h

Will 265/70R18 fit instead of 255/70R18?

The overall diameter changes by 1.72%. 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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