205/55R17 vs 255/40R18 tire size
255/40R18 vs 205/55R17, diameter
+0.6% taller
- Speedometer
- 59.6 mph
- At a true 60 mph
- Diameter
- 26.03 in
- Was 25.88 in
- Revs per mile
- 775
- Was 779
- 3% guideline
- Within
Car built for 205/55R17, now on 255/40R18.
205/55R17 and 255/40R18
| Measure | 205/55R17 | 255/40R18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width, mm | 205 | 255 | +50 |
| Sidewall, % of width | 55 | 40 | -15 |
| Rim, in | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| Section height, in | 4.44 | 4.02 | -0.42 |
| Diameter, in | 25.88 | 26.03 | +0.15 (+0.6%) |
| Circumference, in | 81.3 | 81.8 | +0.5 |
| Revs per mile | 779 | 775 | -5 (-0.6%) |
Fitting 255/40R18 instead of 205/55R17
Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.
- Needs 18 in wheels.
- 50 mm wider. Check rubbing at full lock.
Cars with 205/55R17
Cars with 255/40R18
What this cannot tell you
Diameter within 3% is a common shop guideline, not a maker spec.
Load index, offset and clearance are not in this data.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ