225/35 R19 vs 235/40 R18

225/35 R19 vs 235/40 R18

235/40 R18 stays within the configured tolerance for 225/35 R19: +0.8% diameter and +0.8% speedometer effect.

Fitment verdict

235/40 R18 stays within the configured tolerance for 225/35 R19: +0.8% diameter and +0.8% speedometer effect.

Metric This size: 225/35 R19 Alternative: 235/40 R18 Difference Verdict
Overall diameter 25.20 in 25.40 in +0.8% Within tolerance
Section width 8.86 in 9.25 in +0.39 in Computed difference
Sidewall height 3.10 in 3.70 in +0.60 in Computed difference
Circumference 79.17 in 79.80 in +0.8% Within tolerance
Speedo 0.0% +0.8% +0.8% Within tolerance

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Looks valid
Looks valid
Units
✓ Within toleranceDiameter +0.8% (+0.20 in) · US (~3%)
  • Within tolerance · Diameter +0.8%.
  • Speedo @ 60: 60 mph60.5 mph.
  • Sidewall +0.60 in · Width +0.39 in.
Diameter+0.8%+0.20 in
Speedo @ 60+0.8%60 mph60.5 mph
Sidewall+0.60 inWidth +0.39 in
How this result is calculated

Computed from nominal tire-size geometry: diameter, circumference and speedometer error. It does not check wheel-arch, suspension or brake clearance.

Methodology
Diameter
25.20 in 25.40 in+0.20 in
Sidewall
3.10 in 3.70 in+0.60 in
Width
8.86 in 9.25 in+0.39 in
Circumference
79.17 in 79.80 in+0.8%
Revs / mile
800 794
Speedo @ 60
60 mph 60.5 mph+0.8%
Δ⌀ +5.1 mm
  • Current225/35 R19
  • New235/40 R18
  • Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.10 in.

Result report

225/35 R19 235/40 R18 · Within tolerance

Use this size when shopping: 235/40 R18

Use this size when shopping

Geometric estimate. Always verify physical clearance (arches, suspension, brakes) before fitting.

Safe alternative sizes

SizeDiameterSpeedo @ 100Use this
−1″ 305/30R18+0.0%+0.0%
OE 225/35R19+0.0%+0.0%
+1″ 165/40R20-0.0%-0.0%
+2″ 215/25R21+0.1%+0.1%

225/35 R19 · 235/40 R18 · Methodology

Last reviewed: 2026-06-28
What changed
  • Reviewed deterministic geometry, load/speed references, sitemap inclusion and localized page shell.