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295/30R18 in inches

A 295/30R18 tire is 25.0″ tall and 11.6″ wide, and fits a 18″ wheel. In inches it is written 25.0×11.6R18.

Diameter24.97″
Width11.61″
Sidewall3.48″
295/30R18 drawn to scale: 24.97 inch diameter, 3.48 inch sidewall, 18 inch wheel, 11.61 inch tread width18″ wheel3.48″24.97″ overall11.61″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 295/30R18 tires really are

Heights published by General, Michelin and Toyo for all 9 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 24.2–24.3″ under load (below).

Real 295/30R18 tires measure 25.00″, against 24.97″ from the size code. Every one runs taller than the size code.

Height under load24.2–24.3″

Published revs per mile (831–832) mean the tire rolls like a 24.2–24.3″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread24.2–28.9 lb

The lightest (General G-MAX RS, XL) is 4.7 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Proxes Sport R, XL).

9 tires in 295/30R18

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LoadRevs/miSource
General G-MAX RSPerformanceXL · 98Y25.0024.210.01,653832Spec page
Toyo Proxes RPerformanceSL · 94W25.0025.63.61,477831Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformanceXL · 98(Y)25.0025.99.51,653832Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ConnectPerformanceXL · 98(Y)25.0026.67.21,653832Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2PerformanceXL · 98(Y)25.0026.69.51,653832Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2PerformanceXL · 98(Y)25.0026.68.51,653832Spec page
Toyo Proxes RRPerformanceSL25.0027.63.61,477831Spec page
Toyo Proxes R888RPerformanceXL · 98Y25.0028.96.31,653831Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport RPerformanceXL · 98W25.0028.97.21,653831Spec page

Is 295/30R18 a 25-inch tire?

≈25″

Yes. The size code works out to 24.97″, and the 9 tires here publish 25.00″, so people call it a 25.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 295/30R18Difference
205/40R1824.46-0.51″-2.0%
285/30R1824.73-0.24″-0.9%
245/35R1824.75-0.22″-0.9%
215/40R1824.77-0.20″-0.8%
255/35R1825.03+0.06″+0.2%
225/40R1825.09+0.12″+0.5%
265/35R1825.30+0.33″+1.3%
235/40R1825.40+0.43″+1.7%
315/30R1825.44+0.47″+1.9%
275/35R1825.58+0.61″+2.4%

How to read 295/30R18

How to read any tire size

295/30R18 98Y as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered295/30R18 98Y123456
How 295/30R18 98Y is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 9 tires here (4 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1295Section width

295 mm across the widest point, or 11.61 inches. Every 295 size

230Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 30% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 88.5 mm or 3.48 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

418Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 18-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 10.0″ to 11.0″.

598Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,653 lb (750 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6YSpeed rating

Rated for up to 186 mph sustained.

XLExtra load

Printed after the size. In this size the XL tires carry up to 1,653 lb each and the standard-load tires up to 1,477 lb, as published.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter24.97634 mm
Section width11.61295 mm
Sidewall height3.4888.5 mm
Circumference78.41,992 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)807.7502 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)831–832516–517 per km
Approved wheel width10.0–11.0254–279 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 295/30R18

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 295/30R18

What is 295/30R18 in inches?

24.97 inches tall, 11.61 inches wide, on a 18-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 25.0×11.6R18.

How much does a 295/30R18 tire weigh?

Between 24.2 lb and 28.9 lb for the 9 tires listed here. The lightest is the General G-MAX RS (XL); the heaviest is the Toyo Proxes Sport R (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 295/30R18?

Manufacturers approve 10.0–11.0″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 295/30R18 make?

Published figures run 831–832 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 807.7, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 295/30R18 than 215/40R18?

0.20 inches taller on paper (24.97″ vs 24.77″), which raises the axle about 0.10″. Your speedometer will read about 0.8% slow.