Tire Size Box

335/55R18 vs 335/60R18

335/60R18 compared with 335/55R18

+4.1% diameter, 0.0" width

335/60R18 is 33.83" tall vs 32.51". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

32.5"18" rim7.3"13.2" wide
335/55R18 (solid) compared with 335/60R18 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 335/60R18 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.4 mph

335/60R18 is +1.32 inches (+4.1%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

335/55R18335/60R18Difference%
Overall diameter32.51"33.83"+1.32"+4.1%
Section width13.19"13.19"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height7.25"7.91"+0.66"+9.1%
Circumference102.13"106.27"+4.14"+4.1%
Revolutions per mile620.4596.2−24.2−3.9%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 335/55R18 and you fit 335/60R18, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.8 mph+0.8 mph
30 mph31.2 mph+1.2 mph
40 mph41.6 mph+1.6 mph
50 mph52.0 mph+2.0 mph
60 mph62.4 mph+2.4 mph
65 mph67.6 mph+2.6 mph
70 mph72.8 mph+2.8 mph
75 mph78.0 mph+3.0 mph
80 mph83.2 mph+3.2 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 335/55R18 or 335/60R18?
335/60R18 is taller by 1.32 inches (33.83" vs 32.51"). 335/55R18 is the same width.
Can I replace 335/55R18 with 335/60R18?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.1%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 335/60R18 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 335/60R18 fitted (calibrated for 335/55R18), your real speed is 62.4 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.1%.
Will 335/60R18 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.66 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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