285/75R18 vs 285/70R18: Gas Mileage & Performance Comparison
* Below is a comparison table. Assuming 2 tires of the same manufacturer, material and tested on the same road conditions.
285/70R18 | 285/75R18 | |
Wet/Snowy Roads | Better Traction | Reduced Traction |
Rough Terrain | Reduced Stability | Smoother Ride |
Handling/Steering | Less Responsive | Less Responsive |
Gas Mileage | Good | Better |
Road Noise | Quieter | Quieter |
Cost | Less Expensive | More Expensive |
Can You Replace The 285/70R18 With The 285/75R18?
No, both tires have the same rim diameter, but the 285/75R18 has a bigger overall diameter than the 285/70R18 which is 3.22% (1.12-inch).
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 285/70R18 tire will only fit on a 18″ diameter rim.
You Can check our tools and charts below to find your size: