225/55R18 tire size

A 225/55R18 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall 55% of its width (123.8 mm), fits a 18-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 705 mm (27.7 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width225 mm8.86 in
Sidewall height123.8 mm4.87 in
Rim diameter457.2 mm18 in
Overall diameter704.7 mm27.74 in
Circumference2,213.9 mm87.16 in
Revolutions452 per km727 per mile

Reading the size 225/55R18

225Width 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 225/55R18

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
245/40R20704 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
245/45R19703 mm-0.2%99.8Compare
215/70R16707 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
225/60R17702 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
215/65R17711 mm+0.9%100.9Compare
235/65R16712 mm+1.0%101.0Compare
235/60R17714 mm+1.3%101.3
235/45R19694 mm-1.5%98.5

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