205/60R16 vs 245/40R18
Switching from 205/60R16 to 245/40R18 increases the overall diameter by 0.8 mm (0.1%). That is within the usual ±3% guideline.
| 205/60R16 | 245/40R18 | Difference (mm / revs) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section width | 205 mm | 245 mm | +40.0 |
| Sidewall height | 123.0 mm | 98.0 mm | -25.0 |
| Rim diameter | 406.4 mm | 457.2 mm | +50.8 |
| Overall diameter | 652.4 mm | 653.2 mm | +0.8 |
| Circumference | 2,049.6 mm | 2,052.1 mm | +2.5 |
| Revolutions | 488 per km | 487 per km | -1.0 |
Speedometer effect
With 245/40R18 fitted on a car calibrated for 205/60R16, the real speed when the speedometer shows:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | 50.1 km/h |
| 80 km/h | 80.1 km/h |
| 100 km/h | 100.1 km/h |
| 120 km/h | 120.1 km/h |
Larger tires make the car go faster than the speedometer shows. Most speedometers also read slightly high from the factory.
Before you change size
- Check the sizes approved for your vehicle on the door-jamb placard or in the owner's manual.
- Check clearance to suspension, brakes and arches at full lock and full compression.
- Match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.
- Wider tires need an appropriate rim width; a 245 mm tire has a manufacturer-specified rim width range.
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