What does 255/65R18 mean?
255 |
The tire width is 255mm. |
65 |
The aspect ratio of the tire is 65. Aspect ratio is the relative height of tire sidewall. The number refers to the percentage of sidewall height in relation to tire width. |
R |
The letter in the middle refers to tire construction. Practically all tires sold for cars are radials.
Sometimes you also see tires with RF or ZR. RF indicates the tire is run flat, whereas ZR means the tire has speed rating higher than V. These tires are also radials, as the R indicates. |
18 |
Rim diameter for the tire. |
255/65R18 111T tire size
The width of 255/65R18 111T tire is stated in millimeters and sidewall height in percentages. In this table you’ll find out the 255/65R18 111T tire size in inches as well as few additional metrics:
|
In inches | In millimeters |
Section Width |
10.0″ | 255mm |
Sidewall height |
6.5″ | 166mm |
Diameter / Height |
31.1″ | 789mm |
Circumference |
97.6″ | 2478mm |
Rim Diameter |
18″ | |
Revolutions |
650 per mile | 404 per kilometer |
Rim Size for 255/65R18 111T Tires
Recommended rim sizes for 255/65R18 111T tire:
Diameter | Width Range |
18″ | 7-9″ |
What does 111T mean?
The load index 111 means that the tire has been designed to support 2403 lbs or 1090 kg.
The speed index T means that the tire has been designed to be used in speed up to 118 mph or 190 kph.
This size tire is usually used on an SUV.