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285/65R18 tires: size explained

285/65R18

285/65R18 is a Euro-metric tire size. It is about 32.6 in (828 mm) tall, 285 mm wide, and made for a 18-inch wheel.

What 285/65R18 means

A tire size describes the tire's shape and the wheel it fits. It says nothing about load capacity or speed capability, which are printed separately on the sidewall.

No letterEuro-metric
With no letter in front of the width, this is a Euro-metric size (also called hard metric). It has the same dimensions as the P-metric version but is built to a different load standard, so its load capacity can differ.
285Section width
The tire's width is 285 millimeters (11.2 in), measured from sidewall to sidewall.
65Aspect ratio
The sidewall height is 65% of the width. For 285 mm that is about 7.3 in (185 mm). A smaller number means a shorter sidewall.
RRadial construction
R means radial construction, where the internal cords run across the tire from one edge to the other.
18Wheel (rim) diameter
The tire is made for a wheel 18 inches across. Its overall diameter is larger: about 32.6 in (828 mm).

285/65R18 dimensions

32.6 inOverall diameter: 32.6 in (828 mm)Rim diameter: 18.0 in (457 mm)Sidewall height: 7.3 in (185 mm)11.2 inSection width: 11.2 in (285 mm)Sidewall height: 7.3 in (185 mm)
Each drawing is to scale on its own. The curves of the tread shoulder and bead are simplified; the table below has the same numbers.
Section width
11.2 in (285 mm)
Sidewall height
7.3 in (185 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter
18.0 in (457 mm)
Overall diameter
32.6 in (828 mm)
Circumference
102.4 in (2600 mm)
Revolutions per mile
619

These are nominal design dimensions. Real tires vary by brand, tread depth, wheel width, load and pressure.

Which vehicles use 285/65R18?

These vehicles list 285/65R18 among their verified sizes, by trim. Open one to see all of its sizes.

Shop for 285/65R18 tires

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Snow chains and tire socks for 285/65R18

Where winter roads call for extra traction, chains and tire socks are two options that fit over your tires. They are made for specific tire sizes, so these links open Amazon searches for 285/65R18. Whether they suit your vehicle depends on its clearance and the local rules.

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Before you buy

  • Chains and socks are sold by tire size, so match the size on your sidewall exactly.
  • Check your owner's manual first: many newer cars and SUVs limit or prohibit chains, or require low-profile (often called SAE Class S) chains because of tight wheel-well clearance.
  • Tire socks are a lighter-duty option; check your state's rules, because some areas only accept chains when chain controls are in effect.
  • Put them on the drive wheels (or as your manual says) and follow the maker's speed limit.

Similar sizes

These common sizes have an overall diameter within about 3% of 285/65R18. A common rule of thumb is to keep a replacement size within about 3% of the original overall diameter. Confirm any size change with your vehicle's owner's manual or a tire professional.

Common sizes with an overall diameter close to 285/65R18
SizeWheel diameterDiameter differenceCalculator
275/65R1818 in (same)-1.57%Compare 285/65R18 with 275/65R18
255/70R1818 in (same)-1.63%Compare 285/65R18 with 255/70R18
275/60R2020 in (different)+1.24%Compare 285/65R18 with 275/60R20
33x12.50R1515 in (different)+1.27%Compare 285/65R18 with 33x12.50R15
275/55R2020 in (different)-2.08%Compare 285/65R18 with 275/55R20

Same dimensions, different load standard

P285/65R18 (P-metric) has the same dimensions as 285/65R18, but it is built to a different load standard. Check the load index on the sidewall rather than assuming the two are interchangeable.

Compare 285/65R18 with similar sizes

Side-by-side dimensions and speedometer difference for sizes close to 285/65R18 in overall diameter.

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Questions about 285/65R18

What does 285/65R18 mean?

285/65R18 describes the shape and size of a tire, not how much it can carry or how fast it can go. 285 is the width in millimeters, 65 is the sidewall height as a percentage of that width (about 185 mm), R is the construction type and 18 is the wheel diameter in inches.

How tall is a 285/65R18 tire?

A 285/65R18 tire has a nominal overall diameter of about 32.6 in (828 mm), with a sidewall about 7.3 in (185 mm) tall. These are nominal design dimensions. Real tires vary by brand, tread depth, wheel width, load and pressure.

How many revolutions per mile does a 285/65R18 tire make?

About 619 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 102.4 in (2600 mm). A vehicle's speedometer and odometer are calibrated to the tire size it was built with, so a size with a different overall diameter changes what they read. A common rule of thumb is to keep a replacement size within about 3% of the original overall diameter. Confirm any size change with your vehicle's owner's manual or a tire professional.

Is 285/65R18 the same as P285/65R18?

They have the same dimensions: both are about 32.6 in (828 mm) tall and 285 mm wide. They are built to different load standards, though (Euro-metric and P-metric), so the load a tire can carry can differ. Check the load index on the sidewall, and ask a tire professional or your owner's manual before treating them as interchangeable.

Which sizes have a similar diameter to 285/65R18?

Among the common sizes we list, these are within about 3% of the overall diameter of 285/65R18: 275/65R18 (-1.57%), 255/70R18 (-1.63%), 275/60R20 (+1.24%), and 2 more. Diameter is only one measure. Width, wheel diameter, load capacity and clearance matter too. Confirm any size change with your vehicle's owner's manual or a tire professional.

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