285/35R18

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 285/35R18 tire size features an overall diameter of 25.85 inches, a section width of 11.2 inches (285mm), and rotates 780 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 62+ vehicle models including Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL55.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

25.85"

656.6 mm

Section Width

285 mm

11.22" wide

Sidewall Height

3.93"

99.8 mm (35% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

780

Circumference: 81.22"

Rim Diameter

18"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

7.1" - 10"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 285/35R18 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)285/35R18
Overall Height:25.9"
Sidewall:3.9"
Revs/Mile:780
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 125.9" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+14.4%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 68.6 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph22.9 mph+2.9 mph
30 mph34.3 mph+4.3 mph
45 mph51.5 mph+6.5 mph
60 mph68.6 mph+8.6 mph
75 mph85.8 mph+10.8 mph
90 mph103.0 mph+13.0 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+1.86" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 285/35R18 (62+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 285/35R18 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2003Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500View 2003 SL500
2003Mercedes-Benz SL55SL55View 2003 SL55
2004Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500View 2004 SL500
2004Mercedes-Benz SL55SL55View 2004 SL55
2004Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 2004 SL600
2005Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500View 2005 SL500
2005Mercedes-Benz SL55SL55View 2005 SL55
2005Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 2005 SL600
2006Mercedes-Benz CLS500CLS500View 2006 CLS500
2006Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500View 2006 SL500
2006Mercedes-Benz SL55SL55View 2006 SL55
2006Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 2006 SL600
2007Mercedes-Benz CLS550CLS550View 2007 CLS550
2007Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 2007 SL600
2007Mercedes-Benz SL550SL550View 2007 SL550
2007Mercedes-Benz SL55SL55View 2007 SL55
2008Mercedes-Benz CLS550CLS550View 2008 CLS550
2008Mercedes-Benz SL550SL550View 2008 SL550
2008Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 2008 SL600
2009Mercedes-Benz CLS550CLS550View 2009 CLS550
2009Mercedes-Benz SL550SL550View 2009 SL550
2009Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 2009 SL600
2010Mercedes-Benz CLS550CLS550View 2010 CLS550
2010Mercedes-Benz E63E63View 2010 E63
2011Mercedes-Benz CLS550CLS550View 2011 CLS550
2011Mercedes-Benz E63E63View 2011 E63
2011Mercedes-Benz SL550SL550View 2011 SL550
2012Mercedes-Benz CLS550BaseView 2012 CLS550
2012Mercedes-Benz CLS5504MaticView 2012 CLS550
2012Mercedes-Benz SL550SL550View 2012 SL550
2013Mercedes-Benz CLS550BaseView 2013 CLS550
2013Mercedes-Benz CLS5504MaticView 2013 CLS550
2013Mercedes-Benz SL550SL550View 2013 SL550
2014Mercedes-Benz CLS5504MaticView 2014 CLS550
2014Mercedes-Benz CLS550BaseView 2014 CLS550
2014Mercedes-Benz SL550SL550View 2014 SL550
2015Mercedes-Benz CLS5504MaticView 2015 CLS550
2015Mercedes-Benz CLS550BaseView 2015 CLS550
2015Mercedes-Benz CLS400BaseView 2015 CLS400
2015Mercedes-Benz CLS4004MaticView 2015 CLS400
2015Mercedes-Benz SL400SL400View 2015 SL400
2015Mercedes-Benz SL550SL550View 2015 SL550
2016Mercedes-Benz CLS5504MaticView 2016 CLS550
2016Mercedes-Benz CLS550BaseView 2016 CLS550
2016Mercedes-Benz CLS400BaseView 2016 CLS400
2016Mercedes-Benz CLS4004MaticView 2016 CLS400
2016Mercedes-Benz SL550SL550View 2016 SL550
2016Mercedes-Benz SL400SL400View 2016 SL400
2017Mercedes-Benz CLS4004MaticView 2017 CLS400
2017Mercedes-Benz CLS400BaseView 2017 CLS400
2017Mercedes-Benz CLS5504MaticView 2017 CLS550
2017Mercedes-Benz CLS550BaseView 2017 CLS550
2018Mercedes-Benz CLS5504MaticView 2018 CLS550
2018Mercedes-Benz CLS550BaseView 2018 CLS550
2018Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG2D CoupeView 2018 C63 AMG
2018Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG2D ConvertibleView 2018 C63 AMG
2019Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG2D ConvertibleView 2019 C63 AMG
2019Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG2D CoupeView 2019 C63 AMG
2020Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG2D CoupeView 2020 C63 AMG
2020Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG2D ConvertibleView 2020 C63 AMG
2021Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG2D ConvertibleView 2021 C63 AMG
2021Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG2D CoupeView 2021 C63 AMG