305/70R18 vs 35x12.50R18

35x12.50R18 is 0.19 in (4.8 mm) taller than 305/70R18, a +0.54% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 305/70R18, an indicated 60 mph is 60.3 mph on 35x12.50R18.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +0.54%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 35x12.50R18 is a near match for 305/70R18; 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.

305/70R18 vs 35x12.50R18 differences
Measurement	305/70R18	35x12.50R18	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	34.81 in (884.2 mm)	35.00 in (889.0 mm)	+0.19 in (+4.8 mm)	+0.54%
Sidewall height	8.41 in (213.5 mm)	8.50 in (215.9 mm)	+0.09 in (+2.4 mm)	+1.12%
Section width	12.01 in (305.0 mm)	12.50 in (317.5 mm)	+0.49 in (+12.5 mm)	+4.10%
Circumference	109.36 in (2,777.8 mm)	109.96 in (2,792.9 mm)	+0.59 in (+15.1 mm)	+0.54%
Revolutions per mile	579	576	−3	−0.54%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 305/70R18
Indicated	Actual on 305/70R18	Actual on 35x12.50R18	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: 35x12.50R18 raises the vehicle by 0.09 in (2.4 mm) at the axle (half the +4.8 mm diameter difference).

35x12.50R18 is 0.19 in taller than 305/70R18 and 13 mm wider, a 0.54% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 305/70R18, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.3 mph on 35x12.50R18, and revolutions per mile change from 579 to 576.

Both sizes mount on 18-inch wheels.

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