315/65R18 tire size in inches

A 315/65R18 tire measures

34.1" tall × 12.4" wide

8.06" sidewall on a 18" wheel. 591 revolutions per mile.

315/65R18 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (205 mm), radial construction (R), for a 18 inch wheel.

34.1"18" rim8.1"12.4" wide
315/65R18: 34.1 inches tall, 12.4 inches wide, on a 18 inch rim, drawn to scale

315/65R18 specs

Overall diameter (height)34.12 inches (867 mm)
Section width12.40 inches (315 mm)
Sidewall height8.06 inches (205 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter18 inches
Circumference107.2 inches (2,723 mm)
Revolutions per mile591
Revolutions per kilometer367
Approximate rim width8.5" to 10.0"
In inches (flotation style)34.1x12.4R18
Aspect ratio65%

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 315/65R18 on a 18" wheel

These 18" sizes are within 3% of 315/65R18's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
275/75R1834.24"10.83"+0.3%60.2 mphCompare
295/70R1834.26"11.61"+0.4%60.2 mphCompare
335/60R1833.83"13.19"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
285/70R1833.71"11.22"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
265/75R1833.65"10.43"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
305/65R1833.61"12.01"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
325/65R1834.63"12.80"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
305/70R1834.81"12.01"+2.0%61.2 mphCompare
285/75R1834.83"11.22"+2.1%61.2 mphCompare
325/60R1833.35"12.80"−2.2%58.7 mphCompare
35x12.50R1835.00"12.50"+2.6%61.5 mphCompare
275/70R1833.16"10.83"−2.8%58.3 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
295/65R1919"34.10"−0.1%Compare
275/65R2020"34.07"−0.1%Compare
285/85R1515"34.07"−0.1%Compare
325/55R2020"34.07"−0.1%Compare
335/50R2121"34.19"+0.2%Compare
305/55R2121"34.21"+0.3%Compare
345/45R2222"34.22"+0.3%Compare
305/50R2222"34.01"−0.3%Compare
325/40R2424"34.24"+0.3%Compare
355/50R2020"33.98"−0.4%Compare
285/80R1616"33.95"−0.5%Compare
345/55R1919"33.94"−0.5%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 315/65R18 with another size

With 325/65R18 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.9 mph

325/65R18 is +0.51 inches (+1.5%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

315/65R18325/65R18Difference%
Overall diameter34.12"34.63"+0.51"+1.5%
Section width12.40"12.80"+0.39"+3.2%
Sidewall height8.06"8.32"+0.26"+3.2%
Circumference107.20"108.81"+1.61"+1.5%
Revolutions per mile591.1582.3−8.7−1.5%

Questions

How tall is a 315/65R18 tire?
A 315/65R18 tire is 34.1 inches tall (867 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.4 inches wide with 8.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 315/65R18 mean?
315/65R18 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (205 mm), radial construction (R), for a 18 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 315/65R18 tire make?
About 591 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 107.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 315/65R18 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 275/75R18 instead of 315/65R18?
275/75R18 is +0.12 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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