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Tire Size Comparison

315/70R17 vs 275/70R18

Switching from 315/70R17 to 275/70R18 changes overall diameter by -3.51% (34.36 in → 33.16 in).

-3.51%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error

Speedometer error

With a speedometer calibrated to 315/70R17, fitting 275/70R18 makes it read as follows:

Speedo showsTrue speedSpeedo showsTrue speed
40 km/h38.6 km/h25 mph24 mph
60 km/h57.9 km/h37 mph36 mph
80 km/h77.2 km/h50 mph48 mph
100 km/h96.5 km/h62 mph60 mph
120 km/h115.8 km/h75 mph72 mph

Full comparison

315/70R17
Overall diameter872.8 mm · 34.36 in
Section width315 mm · 12.40 in
Sidewall height220.5 mm · 8.68 in
Circumference2742.0 mm · 108.0 in
Revolutions per mile587
Revolutions per km365
275/70R18
Overall diameter842.2 mm · 33.16 in
Section width275 mm · 10.83 in
Sidewall height192.5 mm · 7.58 in
Circumference2645.8 mm · 104.2 in
Revolutions per mile608
Revolutions per km378
Original tire
New tire
-3.51%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error
34.433.2
Original
Overall diameter872.8 mm · 34.36 in
Sidewall height220.5 mm
Circumference2,742 mm
Revolutions / mile586.9
New
Overall diameter842.2 mm · 33.16 in
Sidewall height192.5 mm
Circumference2,645.8 mm
Revolutions / mile608.3
Speedometer & odometer error

The new tire changes overall diameter by -3.51%. With a speedometer calibrated to the original tire, that same percentage is how far the speedometer and odometer read off — a taller tire means your true speed is higher than indicated and the odometer under-counts distance.

Speedo showsTrue speedSpeedo showsTrue speed
40 km/h38.6 km/h25 mph24 mph
60 km/h57.9 km/h37 mph36 mph
80 km/h77.2 km/h50 mph48 mph
100 km/h96.5 km/h62 mph60 mph
120 km/h115.8 km/h75 mph72 mph

See individual specs: 315/70R17 · 275/70R18. A change this size can affect ABS/speed calibration — see wheel-speed codes if a light appears.