225/40R18 tire size

A 225/40R18 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall 40% of its width (90.0 mm), fits a 18-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 637 mm (25.1 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width225 mm8.86 in
Sidewall height90.0 mm3.54 in
Rim diameter457.2 mm18 in
Overall diameter637.2 mm25.09 in
Circumference2,001.8 mm78.81 in
Revolutions500 per km804 per mile

Reading the size 225/40R18

225Width in mm40Aspect 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 225/40R18

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
205/50R17637 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
195/65R15634 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
225/35R19640 mm+0.5%100.5Compare
225/45R17634 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
205/55R16632 mm-0.8%99.2Compare
265/35R18643 mm+0.9%100.9Compare
215/55R16643 mm+0.9%100.9
235/45R17643 mm+1.0%101.0

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