235/70R16 vs 235/60R18

235/60R18 is 0.15 in (3.8 mm) taller than 235/70R16, a +0.52% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 235/70R16, an indicated 60 mph is 60.3 mph on 235/60R18.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +0.52%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 235/60R18 is a near match for 235/70R16; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.

235/70R16 vs 235/60R18 differences
Measurement	235/70R16	235/60R18	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	28.95 in (735.4 mm)	29.10 in (739.2 mm)	+0.15 in (+3.8 mm)	+0.52%
Sidewall height	6.48 in (164.5 mm)	5.55 in (141.0 mm)	−0.93 in (−23.5 mm)	−14.29%
Section width	9.25 in (235.0 mm)	9.25 in (235.0 mm)	0.00 in (0.0 mm)	0.00%
Circumference	90.96 in (2,310.3 mm)	91.43 in (2,322.3 mm)	+0.47 in (+11.9 mm)	+0.52%
Revolutions per mile	697	693	−4	−0.51%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 235/70R16
Indicated	Actual on 235/70R16	Actual on 235/60R18	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.2 mph	+0.2 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	60.3 mph	+0.3 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	75.4 mph	+0.4 mph

Ride-height change: 235/60R18 raises the vehicle by 0.07 in (1.9 mm) at the axle (half the +3.8 mm diameter difference).

235/60R18 is 0.15 in taller than 235/70R16 and the same width, a 0.52% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 235/70R16, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.3 mph on 235/60R18, and revolutions per mile change from 697 to 693.

235/60R18 mounts on a 18-inch wheel, a plus-2 fitment from the 16-inch wheel of 235/70R16.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified 2026-09-27. How these numbers are calculated.