LT275/80R18 — what does it mean?
- LT means "light truck"
- 275 stands for tread width in millimeters
- 80 is an aspect ration between the tread width and the sidewall in percents
- R means that the tire has a radial construction
- 18 is a wheel diameter (or rim) in inches
How to convert LT275 80R18 to inches?
First of all, we need to divide 275 mm (width) by 25.4 (mm to inch conversion), which will give us a width of 10.8″. Then, 80% of the 10.8″ will result in 8.7″ sidewall.
To get the total height or tire diameter, we need to sum the 18″ rim diameter with two of the sidewall heights. It will result in a 35.4″ total tire diameter (or height).
For your convenience, below is a table for LT275/80R18 conversion to inches:
| Inches | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 35.4″ | 899 mm |
| Tread width | 10.8″ | 275 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 18″ | 899 mm |
| Sidewall height | 8.7″ | 220 mm |
| Circumference | 111.2″ | 2823 mm |
| Revolutions | 570 / ml | 354 / km |
Alternatives to a LT275/80R18 tire
If you're looking to upsize your LT275 80R18 tires, try to stay within 3% deviation of an overall diameter for safety reasons.
| Tire | Tire diameter | Width | Wheel Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 325/65R18 | 34.6″ -0.56% | 12.8″ | 18″ |
| LT325/65R18 | 34.6″ -0.56% | 12.8″ | 18″ |
| 285/75R18 | 34.8″ -0.42% | 11.2″ | 18″ |
| 305/70R18 | 34.8″ -0.42% | 12″ | 18″ |
| 315/70R18 | 35.4″ 0% | 12.4″ | 18″ |
| 275/80R18 | 35.4″ 0% | 10.8″ | 18″ |
| 305/75R18 | 36″ 0.41% | 12″ | 18″ |
| 355/65R18 | 36.2″ 0.55% | 14″ | 18″ |
| 375/60R18 | 35.8″ 0.28% | 14.8″ | 18″ |
| LT285/75R18 | 34.8″ -0.42% | 11.2″ | 18″ |