245/45 R18 vs 245/35 R20
245/45 R18 vs 245/35 R20
245/35 R20 stays within the configured tolerance for 245/45 R18: +0.3% diameter and +0.3% speedometer effect.
Fitment verdict
245/35 R20 stays within the configured tolerance for 245/45 R18: +0.3% diameter and +0.3% speedometer effect.
| Metric | This size: 245/45 R18 | Alternative: 245/35 R20 | Difference | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 26.68 in | 26.75 in | +0.3% | Within tolerance |
| Section width | 9.65 in | 9.65 in | 0.00 in | Computed difference |
| Sidewall height | 4.34 in | 3.38 in | -0.96 in | Computed difference |
| Circumference | 83.82 in | 84.04 in | +0.3% | Within tolerance |
| Speedo | 0.0% | +0.3% | +0.3% | Within tolerance |
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Units
✓ Within toleranceDiameter +0.3% (+0.07 in) · US (~3%)
- Within tolerance · Diameter +0.3%.
- Speedo @ 60: 60 mph → 60.2 mph.
- Sidewall -0.96 in · Width +0.00 in.
Diameter+0.3%+0.07 in
Speedo @ 60+0.3%60 mph → 60.2 mph
Sidewall-0.96 inWidth +0.00 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
- 26.68 in 26.75 in+0.07 in
- Sidewall
- 4.34 in 3.38 in-0.96 in
- Width
- 9.65 in 9.65 in+0.00 in
- Circumference
- 83.82 in 84.04 in+0.3%
- Revs / mile
- 756 754
- Speedo @ 60
- 60 mph 60.2 mph+0.3%
- Current —
245/45 R18 - New —
245/35 R20 - Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.04 in.
Result report
245/45 R18 245/35 R20 · Within tolerance
Use this size when shopping: 245/35 R20
Geometric estimate. Always verify physical clearance (arches, suspension, brakes) before fitting.
Safe alternative sizes
| Size | Diameter | Speedo @ 100 | Use this |
|---|---|---|---|
−1″ 205/60R17 | +0.0% | +0.0% | |
OE 245/45R18 | +0.0% | +0.0% | |
+1″ 195/50R19 | -0.0% | -0.0% | |
+2″ 155/55R20 | +0.1% | +0.1% |
245/45 R18 · 245/35 R20 · Methodology
What changed
- Reviewed deterministic geometry, load/speed references, sitemap inclusion and localized page shell.