235/40 R18 vs 245/45 R17

235/40 R18 vs 245/45 R17

245/45 R17 stays within the configured tolerance for 235/40 R18: +1.1% diameter and +1.1% speedometer effect.

Fitment verdict

245/45 R17 stays within the configured tolerance for 235/40 R18: +1.1% diameter and +1.1% speedometer effect.

Metric This size: 235/40 R18 Alternative: 245/45 R17 Difference Verdict
Overall diameter 25.40 in 25.68 in +1.1% Within tolerance
Section width 9.25 in 9.65 in +0.39 in Computed difference
Sidewall height 3.70 in 4.34 in +0.64 in Computed difference
Circumference 79.80 in 80.68 in +1.1% Within tolerance
Speedo 0.0% +1.1% +1.1% Within tolerance

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Looks valid
Looks valid
Units
✓ Within toleranceDiameter +1.1% (+0.28 in) · US (~3%)
  • Within tolerance · Diameter +1.1%.
  • Speedo @ 60: 60 mph60.7 mph.
  • Sidewall +0.64 in · Width +0.39 in.
Diameter+1.1%+0.28 in
Speedo @ 60+1.1%60 mph60.7 mph
Sidewall+0.64 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
25.40 in 25.68 in+0.28 in
Sidewall
3.70 in 4.34 in+0.64 in
Width
9.25 in 9.65 in+0.39 in
Circumference
79.80 in 80.68 in+1.1%
Revs / mile
794 785
Speedo @ 60
60 mph 60.7 mph+1.1%
Δ⌀ +7.1 mm
  • Current235/40 R18
  • New245/45 R17
  • Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.14 in.

Result report

235/40 R18 245/45 R17 · Within tolerance

Use this size when shopping: 245/45 R17

Use this size when shopping

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

Safe alternative sizes

SizeDiameterSpeedo @ 100Use this
−1″ 305/35R17+0.0%+0.0%
OE 235/40R18+0.0%+0.0%
+1″ 125/65R19-0.0%-0.0%
+2″ 125/55R20+0.0%+0.0%

235/40 R18 · 245/45 R17 · Methodology

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