225/45R18 tire size

A 225/45R18 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall 45% of its width (101.2 mm), fits a 18-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 660 mm (26.0 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width225 mm8.86 in
Sidewall height101.2 mm3.99 in
Rim diameter457.2 mm18 in
Overall diameter659.7 mm25.97 in
Circumference2,072.5 mm81.59 in
Revolutions483 per km777 per mile

Reading the size 225/45R18

225Width in mm45Aspect 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 225/45R18

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
255/35R19661 mm+0.2%100.2Compare
205/55R17657 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
225/40R19663 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
225/50R17657 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
215/60R16664 mm+0.7%100.7Compare
245/35R19654 mm-0.8%99.2Compare
225/55R16654 mm-0.9%99.1
245/40R18653 mm-1.0%99.0

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