215/55R18 tire size

A 215/55R18 tire is 215 mm wide with a sidewall 55% of its width (118.2 mm), fits a 18-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 694 mm (27.3 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width215 mm8.46 in
Sidewall height118.2 mm4.66 in
Rim diameter457.2 mm18 in
Overall diameter693.7 mm27.31 in
Circumference2,179.3 mm85.80 in
Revolutions459 per km738 per mile

Reading the size 215/55R18

215Width in mm55Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction18Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 215/55R18

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
235/45R19694 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
235/50R18692 mm-0.2%99.8Compare
235/55R17690 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
215/60R17690 mm-0.6%99.4Compare
235/60R16688 mm-0.8%99.2Compare
255/40R19687 mm-1.0%99.0Compare
255/35R20686 mm-1.0%99.0
215/65R16686 mm-1.1%98.9

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