265/35R18 tire size in inches

A 265/35R18 tire measures

25.3" tall × 10.4" wide

3.65" sidewall on a 18" wheel. 797 revolutions per mile.

265/35R18 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (93 mm), radial construction (R), for a 18 inch wheel.

25.3"18" rim3.7"10.4" wide
265/35R18: 25.3 inches tall, 10.4 inches wide, on a 18 inch rim, drawn to scale

265/35R18 specs

Overall diameter (height)25.30 inches (643 mm)
Section width10.43 inches (265 mm)
Sidewall height3.65 inches (93 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter18 inches
Circumference79.5 inches (2,019 mm)
Revolutions per mile797
Revolutions per kilometer495
Approximate rim width8.5" to 10.0"
In inches (flotation style)25.3x10.4R18
Aspect ratio35%

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 265/35R18 on a 18" wheel

These 18" sizes are within 3% of 265/35R18's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
205/45R1825.26"8.07"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
235/40R1825.40"9.25"+0.4%60.2 mphCompare
225/40R1825.09"8.86"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
275/35R1825.58"10.83"+1.1%60.7 mphCompare
255/35R1825.03"10.04"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
215/45R1825.62"8.46"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
195/50R1825.68"7.68"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
195/45R1824.91"7.68"−1.6%59.1 mphCompare
245/40R1825.72"9.65"+1.6%61.0 mphCompare
215/40R1824.77"8.46"−2.1%58.7 mphCompare
285/35R1825.85"11.22"+2.2%61.3 mphCompare
245/35R1824.75"9.65"−2.2%58.7 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
205/70R1414"25.30"0.0%Compare
215/55R1616"25.31"0.0%Compare
225/30R2020"25.31"0.0%Compare
295/40R1616"25.29"0.0%Compare
195/80R1313"25.28"−0.1%Compare
235/45R1717"25.33"+0.1%Compare
175/75R1515"25.33"+0.1%Compare
265/40R1717"25.35"+0.2%Compare
265/30R1919"25.26"−0.2%Compare
235/50R1616"25.25"−0.2%Compare
185/85R1313"25.38"+0.3%Compare
265/45R1616"25.39"+0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 265/35R18 with another size

With 275/35R18 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.7 mph

275/35R18 is +0.28 inches (+1.1%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

265/35R18275/35R18Difference%
Overall diameter25.30"25.58"+0.28"+1.1%
Section width10.43"10.83"+0.39"+3.8%
Sidewall height3.65"3.79"+0.14"+3.8%
Circumference79.49"80.36"+0.87"+1.1%
Revolutions per mile797.1788.5−8.6−1.1%

Questions

How tall is a 265/35R18 tire?
A 265/35R18 tire is 25.3 inches tall (643 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 3.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 265/35R18 mean?
265/35R18 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (93 mm), radial construction (R), for a 18 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 265/35R18 tire make?
About 797 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 79.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 265/35R18 tire?
Roughly 8.5" to 10.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 205/45R18 instead of 265/35R18?
205/45R18 is −0.04 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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