225/45R17 vs 255/35R18 tire size
255/35R18 vs 225/45R17, diameter
+0.2% taller
- Speedometer
- 59.9 mph
- At a true 60 mph
- Diameter
- 25.03 in
- Was 24.97 in
- Revs per mile
- 806
- Was 808
- 3% guideline
- Within
Car built for 225/45R17, now on 255/35R18.
225/45R17 and 255/35R18
| Measure | 225/45R17 | 255/35R18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width, mm | 225 | 255 | +30 |
| Sidewall, % of width | 45 | 35 | -10 |
| Rim, in | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| Section height, in | 3.99 | 3.51 | -0.47 |
| Diameter, in | 24.97 | 25.03 | +0.06 (+0.2%) |
| Circumference, in | 78.5 | 78.6 | +0.2 |
| Revs per mile | 808 | 806 | -2 (-0.2%) |
Fitting 255/35R18 instead of 225/45R17
Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.
- Needs 18 in wheels.
- 30 mm wider. Check rubbing at full lock.
Cars with 225/45R17
Cars with 255/35R18
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