285/60R18 tire size
A 285/60R18 tire is 285 mm wide with a 171.0 mm sidewall, 60% of the width, on a 18-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 799.2 mm, or about 31.5 inches, tall. No model in our data leaves the factory on it, but it can replace the original size on 6 models within 3% of the height.
Overall height
799.2 mm
31.5 in
Sidewall
171.0 mm
60%
Circumference
2,511 mm
Revs per km
398
Actual dimensions of 285/60R18
| Section width | 285 mm (11.2 in) |
| Sidewall height | 171.0 mm (6.73 in) |
| Rim diameter | 18 in (457.2 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 799.2 mm (31.5 in) |
| Circumference | 2,511 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 398 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 31.5x11.2R18 |
Worked out: sidewall 285 x 0.6 = 171 mm, rim 18 x 25.4 = 457.2 mm, overall 457.2 + (171 x 2) = 799.2 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 799.2 = 2,511 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.51 m, which is 398 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 285/60R18 from the factory
No model sold in Thailand in our data leaves the factory on 285/60R18.
Cars that can switch to 285/60R18
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 285/60R18. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Everest2022–present | 255/65R18 | +1.33% | Same wheel |
| Ford Ranger2022–present | 255/65R18 | +1.33% | Same wheel |
| Mitsubishi Triton2024–present | 265/70R16 | +2.80% | Needs 18-inch wheels |
| Toyota Fortuner2015–present | 265/65R17 | +2.95% | Needs 18-inch wheels |
| Toyota Hilux Revo2015–2025 | 265/65R17 | +2.95% | Needs 18-inch wheels |
| Toyota Hilux TRAVO2025–present | 265/65R17 | +2.95% | Needs 18-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 285/60R18
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 285/60R18. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/65R18 | 801.7 mm | +2.5 mm (+0.31%) | 100.3 km/h | 172.3 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 265/70R17 | 802.8 mm | +3.6 mm (+0.45%) | 100.5 km/h | 185.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 285/50R20 | 793.0 mm | −6.2 mm (−0.78%) | 99.2 km/h | 142.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 275/65R17 | 789.3 mm | −9.9 mm (−1.24%) | 98.8 km/h | 178.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/70R17 | 788.8 mm | −10.4 mm (−1.30%) | 98.7 km/h | 178.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/65R18 | 788.7 mm | −10.5 mm (−1.31%) | 98.7 km/h | 165.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/55R20 | 788.5 mm | −10.7 mm (−1.34%) | 98.7 km/h | 140.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 275/55R20 | 810.5 mm | +11.3 mm (+1.41%) | 101.4 km/h | 151.3 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 265/65R18 at 801.7 mm, +2.5 mm (+0.31%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 100.3 km/h. Ground clearance rises by about 1.3 mm.
- Going down to 17-inch wheels, 265/70R17 (+0.45%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 185.5 mm.
Buying 285/60R18 tires
Pickup sizes like this come in quieter, softer H/T tread for paved roads and A/T tread for gravel, which costs more and is noisier. Choose for the roads you actually drive.
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Load index and speed rating for 285/60R18
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 285/60R18 116S, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 116 | 1,250 kg | 5,000 kg |
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
S
180 km/h
T
190 km/h
H
210 km/h
285/60R18 questions
How tall is a 285/60R18 tire?
About 31.5 inches, or 799.2 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 171.0 mm tall and the tire is 285 mm (11.2 in) wide.
Which cars use 285/60R18 tires?
No car in our data is fitted with 285/60R18 from the factory, but its height is close to the original size on Ford Everest, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Hilux Revo, so it works as a replacement size.
Can I fit 265/65R18 instead of 285/60R18?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +0.31% (+2.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 100.3 km/h. The tread is 20 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 285/60R18 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 116: 1,250 kg per tire, 5,000 kg across four. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 285/60R18 116S.
Other 18-inch sizes
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.