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295/70R18 tire size in inches
295/70R18 is 34.26" tall and 11.61" wide, and fits a 18" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 34.3x11.6R18.
295/70R18 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 34.26" | 870 mm |
| Section width | 11.61" | 295 mm |
| Sidewall height | 8.13" | 206.5 mm |
| Rim diameter | 18" | 457.2 mm |
| Circumference | 107.6" | 2734 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 589 | |
| Aspect ratio | 70% (sidewall is 70% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 122 sizes for 18" wheels on this site, 295/70R18 is #97 by height (shortest: 245/35R18, tallest: 340/80R18).
What people compare 295/70R18 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 295/70R18:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/75R18 | +0.57" (+1.66%) | -0.39" | +0.29" | 59 mph |
| 275/70R18 | -1.10" (-3.21%) | -0.78" | -0.55" | 62 mph |
| 285/70R18 | -0.55" (-1.61%) | -0.39" | -0.28" | 61 mph |
| 275/65R18 | -2.19" (-6.39%) | -0.78" | -1.09" | 64.1 mph |
| 305/70R18 | +0.55" (+1.61%) | +0.40" | +0.28" | 59.1 mph |
| 305/65R18 | -0.65" (-1.9%) | +0.40" | -0.32" | 61.2 mph |
| 285/65R18 | -1.67" (-4.87%) | -0.39" | -0.84" | 63.1 mph |
| 265/70R18 | -1.65" (-4.82%) | -1.18" | -0.83" | 63 mph |
How the 295/70R18 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 295 mm section width, 70% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 18-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 295 × 70% = 206.5 mm = 8.13"
- Diameter = 18" + 2 × 8.13" = 34.26"
- Circumference = π × 34.26" = 107.6"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 107.6" = 589
Sizes that can replace 295/70R18 on a 18" wheel
Within 3% of 34.26". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/75R18 | 34.24" | 10.83" | -0.06% | 60 mph |
| 315/65R18 | 34.12" | 12.40" | -0.41% | 60.2 mph |
| 255/80R18 | 34.06" | 10.04" | -0.58% | 60.4 mph |
| 290/70R18 | 33.98" | 11.42" | -0.82% | 60.5 mph |
| 280/75R18 | 34.54" | 11.02" | +0.82% | 59.5 mph |
| 270/75R18 | 33.94" | 10.63" | -0.93% | 60.6 mph |
| 325/65R18 | 34.63" | 12.80" | +1.08% | 59.4 mph |
| 265/80R18 | 34.69" | 10.43" | +1.26% | 59.3 mph |
| 305/70R18 | 34.81" | 12.01" | +1.61% | 59.1 mph |
| 285/70R18 | 33.71" | 11.22" | -1.61% | 61 mph |
| 285/75R18 | 34.83" | 11.22" | +1.66% | 59 mph |
| 265/75R18 | 33.65" | 10.43" | -1.78% | 61.1 mph |
One size wider or narrower
Same height on a different wheel size
- 325/75R15 15" (-0.2%)
- 315/75R15 15" (-1.93%)
- 275/85R16 16" (+0.44%)
- 305/75R16 16" (-0.73%)
- 285/80R16 16" (-0.9%)
- 295/80R16 16" (+0.93%)
- 315/75R16 16" (+0.99%)
- 325/70R16 16" (-1.02%)
- 265/85R16 16" (-1.52%)
- 275/80R17 17" (+0.18%)
Questions about 295/70R18
How tall is a 295/70R18 tire in inches?
A 295/70R18 tire is 34.26 inches (870 mm) tall: the 18-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 8.13 inches each.
Is 295/70R18 a 34 inch tire?
Yes. At 34.26 inches tall it is commonly called a 34-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 295/70R18 make?
About 589 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 107.6 inches.
What size can replace 295/70R18?
275/75R18 is the closest match on a 18" rim (-0.06% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 295/70R18 against any other size with the tire size calculator.