285/50R18

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 285/50R18 tire size features an overall diameter of 29.22 inches, a section width of 11.2 inches (285mm), and rotates 690 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 4+ vehicle models including Mercedes-Benz ML55.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

29.22"

742.2 mm

Section Width

285 mm

11.22" wide

Sidewall Height

5.61"

142.5 mm (50% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

690

Circumference: 91.8"

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 285/50R18 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)285/50R18
Overall Height:29.2"
Sidewall:5.6"
Revs/Mile:690
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 129.2" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+1.2%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 60.7 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph20.2 mph+0.2 mph
30 mph30.4 mph+0.4 mph
45 mph45.5 mph+0.5 mph
60 mph60.7 mph+0.7 mph
75 mph75.9 mph+0.9 mph
90 mph91.1 mph+1.1 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:+0.18" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 285/50R18 (4+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 285/50R18 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2000Mercedes-Benz ML55ML55View 2000 ML55
2001Mercedes-Benz ML55ML55View 2001 ML55
2002Mercedes-Benz ML55ML55View 2002 ML55
2003Mercedes-Benz ML55ML55View 2003 ML55