255/55R18 tire size

A 255/55R18 tire is 255 mm wide with a sidewall 55% of its width (140.2 mm), fits a 18-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 738 mm (29.0 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width255 mm10.04 in
Sidewall height140.2 mm5.52 in
Rim diameter457.2 mm18 in
Overall diameter737.7 mm29.04 in
Circumference2,317.6 mm91.24 in
Revolutions431 per km694 per mile

Reading the size 255/55R18

255Width 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 255/55R18

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
255/50R19738 mm-0.0%100.0Compare
255/45R20738 mm-0.0%100.0Compare
235/65R17737 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
235/60R18739 mm+0.2%100.2Compare
235/70R16735 mm-0.3%99.7Compare
235/55R19741 mm+0.5%100.5Compare
235/75R15734 mm-0.6%99.4Compare
225/55R19730 mm-1.0%99.0

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