245/40R18 tire size

A 245/40R18 tire is 245 mm wide with a sidewall 40% of its width (98.0 mm), fits a 18-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 653 mm (25.7 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width245 mm9.65 in
Sidewall height98.0 mm3.86 in
Rim diameter457.2 mm18 in
Overall diameter653.2 mm25.72 in
Circumference2,052.1 mm80.79 in
Revolutions487 per km784 per mile

Reading the size 245/40R18

245Width 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 245/40R18

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
225/55R16654 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
205/60R16652 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
245/35R19654 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
245/45R17652 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
215/45R18651 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
225/50R17657 mm+0.6%100.6Compare
205/55R17657 mm+0.6%100.6Compare
205/65R15648 mm-0.9%99.1

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