225/75R18 tire size in inches

A 225/75R18 tire measures

31.3" tall × 8.9" wide

6.64" sidewall on a 18" wheel. 645 revolutions per mile.

225/75R18 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (169 mm), radial construction (R), for a 18 inch wheel.

31.3"18" rim6.6"8.9" wide
225/75R18: 31.3 inches tall, 8.9 inches wide, on a 18 inch rim, drawn to scale

225/75R18 specs

Overall diameter (height)31.29 inches (795 mm)
Section width8.86 inches (225 mm)
Sidewall height6.64 inches (169 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter18 inches
Circumference98.3 inches (2,497 mm)
Revolutions per mile645
Revolutions per kilometer401
Approximate rim width6.0" to 7.5"
In inches (flotation style)31.3x8.9R18
Aspect ratio75%

Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.

Sizes that can replace 225/75R18 on a 18" wheel

These 18" sizes are within 3% of 225/75R18's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
305/55R1831.21"12.01"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
335/50R1831.19"13.19"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
285/60R1831.46"11.22"+0.6%60.3 mphCompare
245/70R1831.50"9.65"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
255/65R1831.05"10.04"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
265/65R1831.56"10.43"+0.9%60.5 mphCompare
275/60R1830.99"10.83"−0.9%59.4 mphCompare
235/70R1830.95"9.25"−1.1%59.4 mphCompare
315/55R1831.64"12.40"+1.1%60.7 mphCompare
325/50R1830.80"12.80"−1.6%59.1 mphCompare
295/55R1830.78"11.61"−1.6%59.0 mphCompare
215/75R1830.70"8.46"−1.9%58.9 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
295/40R2222"31.29"0.0%Compare
265/35R2424"31.30"+0.1%Compare
235/50R2222"31.25"−0.1%Compare
275/75R1515"31.24"−0.2%Compare
325/40R2121"31.24"−0.2%Compare
335/35R2222"31.23"−0.2%Compare
285/55R1919"31.34"+0.2%Compare
345/45R1919"31.22"−0.2%Compare
285/50R2020"31.22"−0.2%Compare
305/30R2424"31.20"−0.3%Compare
265/45R2222"31.39"+0.3%Compare
355/40R2020"31.18"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 225/75R18 with another size

With 235/75R18 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.1 mph

235/75R18 is +0.59 inches (+1.9%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

225/75R18235/75R18Difference%
Overall diameter31.29"31.88"+0.59"+1.9%
Section width8.86"9.25"+0.39"+4.4%
Sidewall height6.64"6.94"+0.30"+4.4%
Circumference98.29"100.15"+1.86"+1.9%
Revolutions per mile644.6632.7−11.9−1.9%

Questions

How tall is a 225/75R18 tire?
A 225/75R18 tire is 31.3 inches tall (795 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 6.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 225/75R18 mean?
225/75R18 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (169 mm), radial construction (R), for a 18 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 225/75R18 tire make?
About 645 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 98.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 225/75R18 tire?
Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 305/55R18 instead of 225/75R18?
305/55R18 is −0.08 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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