275/45R18 tire size in inches

A 275/45R18 tire measures

27.7" tall × 10.8" wide

4.87" sidewall on a 18" wheel. 727 revolutions per mile.

275/45R18 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (124 mm), radial construction (R), for a 18 inch wheel.

27.7"18" rim4.9"10.8" wide
275/45R18: 27.7 inches tall, 10.8 inches wide, on a 18 inch rim, drawn to scale

275/45R18 specs

Overall diameter (height)27.74 inches (705 mm)
Section width10.83 inches (275 mm)
Sidewall height4.87 inches (124 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter18 inches
Circumference87.2 inches (2,214 mm)
Revolutions per mile727
Revolutions per kilometer452
Approximate rim width9.0" to 10.5"
In inches (flotation style)27.7x10.8R18
Aspect ratio45%

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 275/45R18 on a 18" wheel

These 18" sizes are within 3% of 275/45R18's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
225/55R1827.74"8.86"0.0%60.0 mphCompare
205/60R1827.69"8.07"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
245/50R1827.65"9.65"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
305/40R1827.61"12.01"−0.5%59.7 mphCompare
315/40R1827.92"12.40"+0.6%60.4 mphCompare
195/65R1827.98"7.68"+0.9%60.5 mphCompare
255/50R1828.04"10.04"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
285/45R1828.10"11.22"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
265/45R1827.39"10.43"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
215/60R1828.16"8.46"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
215/55R1827.31"8.46"−1.6%59.1 mphCompare
235/55R1828.18"9.25"+1.6%60.9 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
195/70R1717"27.75"0.0%Compare
245/35R2121"27.75"0.0%Compare
285/30R2121"27.73"0.0%Compare
205/85R1414"27.72"−0.1%Compare
245/40R2020"27.72"−0.1%Compare
175/85R1616"27.71"−0.1%Compare
245/30R2222"27.79"+0.2%Compare
215/75R1515"27.70"−0.2%Compare
345/25R2121"27.79"+0.2%Compare
235/80R1313"27.80"+0.2%Compare
245/45R1919"27.68"−0.2%Compare
295/25R2222"27.81"+0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 275/45R18 with another size

With 285/45R18 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.8 mph

285/45R18 is +0.35 inches (+1.3%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

275/45R18285/45R18Difference%
Overall diameter27.74"28.10"+0.35"+1.3%
Section width10.83"11.22"+0.39"+3.6%
Sidewall height4.87"5.05"+0.18"+3.6%
Circumference87.16"88.27"+1.11"+1.3%
Revolutions per mile726.9717.8−9.2−1.3%

Questions

How tall is a 275/45R18 tire?
A 275/45R18 tire is 27.7 inches tall (705 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 4.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 275/45R18 mean?
275/45R18 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (124 mm), radial construction (R), for a 18 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 275/45R18 tire make?
About 727 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 87.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 275/45R18 tire?
Roughly 9.0" to 10.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 225/55R18 instead of 275/45R18?
225/55R18 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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