265/60R18 vs 265/70R17

265/60R18 vs 265/70R17: Comparision Size Chart


265/60R18 (Tire 1)265/70R17 (Tire 2)Difference
Tire Size In Inches30.5X10.4R1831.6X10.4R17
Diameter30.52"775.2 mm31.61"802.8 mm3.56%
Tread Width10.4265 mm10.4"265 mm0%
Rim Diameter18"457.2 mm17"431.8 mm-5.56%
Sidewall Height6.26"159 mm7.3"185.5 mm16.67%
Circumference95.88"2435.36 mm99.31"2435.36 mm3.56%
Revs/Mile660.83 Revs/Mile638 Revs/Mile-22.83
Revs/Kilometer410.62 Revs/Mile396.44 Revs/Mile-14.18
Tire 1 Front View
10.4"
30.52"
Tire 2 Front View
10.4"
31.61"
Tire 1 Side View
Tire 1 Wheel
Circumference 1
95.88"
18"
6.26"
660.83 Revs/Mile
Tire 2 Side View
Tire 2 Wheel
Circumference 2
99.31"
17"
7.3"
638 Revs/Mile

Speedometer Error

265/60R18 (Mph)265/70R17 (Mph)
2020.71
3536.25
5051.78
6567.31
8082.85
9093.2
100103.56

265/70R17 vs 265/60R18: Gas Mileage & Performance Comparison

* Below is a comparison table. Assuming 2 tires of the same manufacturer, material and tested on the same road conditions.

265/60R18265/70R17
Wet/Snowy RoadsBetter TractionReduced Traction
Rough TerrainReduced StabilitySmoother Ride
Handling/SteeringLess ResponsiveLess Responsive
Gas MileageGoodBetter
Road NoiseQuieterQuieter
CostLess ExpensiveMore Expensive

Can You Replace The 265/60R18 With The 265/70R17?

Definitely no, because these 2 tires are different overall rim sizes.

When you want to replace a different tire size, as a rule, for the rim diameter, you will need to be sure that your tires and rims are an exact match, e.g. a 265/60R18 tire will only fit on a 18″ diameter rim.

You Can check our tools and charts below to find your size:

*Disclaimer: The information provided on the tire size is for general informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a certified tire specialist or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets specific guidelines for tires used on vehicles.


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