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275/70R18 Tire Size: 33.2" Tall, a 33-Inch Tire

Straight answer

A 275/70R18 stands 33.2 inches tall and 10.8 inches wide on a 18-inch wheel, which makes it a 33-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 27 tire models in this size right now.

33.2" tall10.8" wide18" wheel608 revs/mile

275/70R18 dimensions

Overall diameter

33.16"

Section width

10.83"

Sidewall height

7.58"

Wheel diameter

18"

Circumference

104.2"

Revolutions per mile

608

≈ 33.2x10.8R18 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.

What 275/70R18 means

  • 275Section width: 275 mm (10.8") wall to wall
  • 70Aspect ratio: sidewall is 70% of the width, so 7.6" tall
  • RRadial construction
  • 18Fits a 18-inch wheel

Want the full rundown on sidewall codes, load index, and speed rating? Read how to read a tire size.

275/70R18 compared to nearby 18-inch sizes

Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 275/70R18 and reads 65 mph.

SizeHeightvs 275/70R18Width changeActual speedCompare
275/65R1832.1"-1.1" (-3.3%)0.0"62.9 mphFull comparison
285/65R1832.6"-0.6" (-1.7%)+0.4"63.9 mphFull comparison
265/70R1832.6"-0.6" (-1.7%)-0.4"63.9 mphFull comparison
33x12.50R1833.0"-0.2" (-0.5%)+1.7"64.7 mphFull comparison
295/70R1834.3"+1.1" (+3.3%)+0.8"67.2 mphFull comparison

Rule of thumb: inside 3% of stock diameter feels stock; past 8 to 10% and most owners budget for a re-gear. Run your exact numbers in the tire size calculator, or check what stepping down to 265/70R18 does.

Tires in stock in 275/70R18

27 models, 29 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.

TireTypeOptionsFrom
Nitto Terra Grappler G3All Terrain2$305
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll Terrain2$377
AMP Off-Road Terrain Pro ATAll Terrain1$271
Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All Terrain1$349
BFGoodrich HD All Terrain KTAll Terrain1$366
Bfgoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3Mud Terrain1$375
Cosmo Gripit_XTAll Terrain1$196
Falken Rubitrek A/TAll Terrain1$333
Falken Wildpeak A/T4WAll Terrain1$350
Falken Wildpeak M/TMud Terrain1$432
Falken Wildpeak R/T01All Terrain1$411
Kenda Klever M/T 2Mud Terrain1$332
Kenda Klever RTAll Terrain1$315
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATAll Terrain1$358
Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXPAll Terrain1$329
Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZMud Terrain1$360
Nitto EXO GrapplerAll Terrain1$309
Nitto Ridge GrapplerAll Terrain1$360
Nitto Trail Grappler M/TMud Terrain1$365
Toyo M-55Commercial, On/Off-Road1$369
Toyo Open Country C/TAll Terrain1$378
Toyo Open Country H/T IIAll Terrain1$288
Toyo Open Country M/TMud Terrain1$425
Toyo Open Country R/TAll Terrain1$405
Toyo Open Country R/T ProAll Terrain1$415
Toyo Open Country R/T TrailAll Terrain1$388
Venom Power Terra Hunter RT PlusAll Terrain1$267

Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is a 275/70R18 tire in inches?+

A 275/70R18 is 33.16 inches tall and 10.83 inches wide, with a 7.58-inch sidewall on a 18-inch wheel. Real mounted tires vary a few tenths of an inch by brand, load range, and rim width.

Is 275/70R18 a 33-inch tire?+

Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 33.2 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 33. The flotation equivalent is 33.2x10.8R18.

What does 275/70R18 mean?+

275/70R18 means a tire 275 millimeters wide with a sidewall 70% as tall as it is wide, built for a 18-inch wheel.

275/70R18 vs 295/70R18: how much bigger?+

295/70R18 is 1.1 inches taller (3.3%) and 0.8 inches wider. Going from 275/70R18 to 295/70R18, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 67.2.

Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.