245/45 R18 vs 225/55 R17

225/55 R17 stays within the configured tolerance for 245/45 R18: +0.2% diameter and +0.2% speedometer effect.

Geometric comparison

225/55 R17 stays within the configured tolerance for 245/45 R18: +0.2% diameter and +0.2% speedometer effect.

Geometric comparison
Metric	This size: 245/45 R18	Alternative: 225/55 R17	Difference	Verdict
Overall diameter	26.68 in	26.74 in	+0.2%	Within tolerance
Section width	9.65 in	8.86 in	-0.79 in	Computed difference
Sidewall height	4.34 in	4.87 in	+0.53 in	Computed difference
Circumference	83.82 in	84.02 in	+0.2%	Within tolerance
Speedo	0.0%	+0.2%	+0.2%	Within tolerance

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Requires verificationWithin tolerance · Diameter +0.2% (+0.06 in) · US (~3%)

Requires verification · This rating covers tire geometry only, not vehicle compatibility.
Diameter +0.2% · Ride-height change +0.03 in.
Speedometer reads low · 60 mph → 60.1 mph.
Sidewall +0.53 in · Width -0.79 in.

Diameter+0.2%+0.06 in

Speedo @ 60+0.2%60 mph → 60.1 mph

Sidewall+0.53 inWidth -0.79 in

Ride-height change+0.03 inDiameter ÷ 2

How this result is calculated

Computed from nominal tire-size geometry: diameter, circumference and speedometer error. It does not check vehicle placard approval, load/speed rating, rim-width range, wheel-arch, suspension or brake clearance.

Methodology

Before fitting

Check the vehicle placard and owner’s manual first.
Match or exceed the required load index and speed rating.
Confirm rim-width range, bolt pattern, hub bore, offset and fasteners.
Inspect wheel-arch, suspension and brake clearance under real vehicle load.
Check TPMS, cold pressure and local roadworthiness rules.

Diameter: 26.68 in 26.74 in+0.06 in
Sidewall: 4.34 in 4.87 in+0.53 in
Width: 9.65 in 8.86 in-0.79 in
Circumference: 83.82 in 84.02 in+0.2%
Revs / mile: 756 754
Speedo @ 60: 60 mph 60.1 mph+0.2%
Ride-height change: 0.00 in +0.03 in
True distance per 100 indicated: 100 mi 100.2 mi+0.2%

Current — 245/45 R18
New — 225/55 R17
Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.03 in.

Result report

245/45 R18 225/55 R17 · Requires verification · Within tolerance

Plan budget for this size: 225/55 R17

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

In-tolerance alternative sizes

In-tolerance alternative sizes
Size	Diameter	Speedo @ 100	Use this
OE `245/45R18`	+0.0%	+0.0%

245/45 R18 · 225/55 R17 · Methodology

Technical check: 2026-06-28

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