225/40 R18 vs 235/40 R18

225/40 R18 vs 235/40 R18

235/40 R18 stays within the configured tolerance for 225/40 R18: +1.3% diameter and +1.3% speedometer effect.

Fitment verdict

235/40 R18 stays within the configured tolerance for 225/40 R18: +1.3% diameter and +1.3% speedometer effect.

Metric This size: 225/40 R18 Alternative: 235/40 R18 Difference Verdict
Overall diameter 25.09 in 25.40 in +1.3% Within tolerance
Section width 8.86 in 9.25 in +0.39 in Computed difference
Sidewall height 3.54 in 3.70 in +0.16 in Computed difference
Circumference 78.81 in 79.80 in +1.3% Within tolerance
Speedo 0.0% +1.3% +1.3% Within tolerance

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Looks valid
Looks valid
Units
✓ Within toleranceDiameter +1.3% (+0.31 in) · US (~3%)
  • Within tolerance · Diameter +1.3%.
  • Speedo @ 60: 60 mph60.8 mph.
  • Sidewall +0.16 in · Width +0.39 in.
Diameter+1.3%+0.31 in
Speedo @ 60+1.3%60 mph60.8 mph
Sidewall+0.16 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
25.09 in 25.40 in+0.31 in
Sidewall
3.54 in 3.70 in+0.16 in
Width
8.86 in 9.25 in+0.39 in
Circumference
78.81 in 79.80 in+1.3%
Revs / mile
804 794
Speedo @ 60
60 mph 60.8 mph+1.3%
Δ⌀ +8.0 mm
  • Current225/40 R18
  • New235/40 R18
  • Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.16 in.

Result report

225/40 R18 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″ 205/50R17-0.1%-0.1%
OE 225/40R18+0.0%+0.0%
+1″ 155/50R19+0.1%+0.1%
+2″ 215/30R20-0.0%-0.0%

225/40 R18 · 235/40 R18 · Methodology

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