245/45R18 speedometer error table
Speedometer error guide
This seed page compares 245/45R18 with nearby popular sizes and shows how each alternative changes indicated speed. The calculation uses the same deterministic tire-geometry engine as the live calculator.
- This seed page compares 245/45R18 with nearby popular sizes and shows how each alternative changes indicated speed.
- The calculation uses the same deterministic tire-geometry engine as the live calculator.
FAQ
- Speedometer error guide
- This seed page compares 245/45R18 with nearby popular sizes and shows how each alternative changes indicated speed. The calculation uses the same deterministic tire-geometry engine as the live calculator.
- What should I verify before using this information?
- Use TireFitLab values as a sizing reference, then verify the vehicle handbook, tire placard, rim compatibility, load rating, and physical clearance before fitting.
| Candidate size | Overall diameter | Diameter difference | Indicated 100 reads as | Verdict | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/45R18 | 26.68 in | 0% | 100 mph | Close match | Open calculator |
| 245/40R19 | 26.72 in | +0.13% | 100.1 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 225/60R16 | 26.63 in | -0.19% | 99.8 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 225/55R17 | 26.74 in | +0.24% | 100.2 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 245/35R20 | 26.75 in | +0.27% | 100.3 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 215/70R15 | 26.85 in | +0.63% | 100.6 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 215/65R16 | 27.00 in | +1.21% | 101.2 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 255/35R20 | 27.03 in | +1.30% | 101.3 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 255/40R19 | 27.03 in | +1.31% | 101.3 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 235/45R18 | 26.33 in | -1.33% | 98.7 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 255/45R18 | 27.04 in | +1.33% | 101.3 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 215/55R17 | 26.31 in | -1.39% | 98.6 mph | Close match | Compare |
| 205/70R15 | 26.30 in | -1.43% | 98.6 mph | Close match | Compare |
Seed pages are limited to the public TireFitLab size corpus. The long tail stays gated until demand data supports expansion.
How to read the table
Positive speedometer error means the vehicle travels faster and further than indicated. The tolerance verdict only checks overall diameter; it does not verify load rating, clearance, wheel fitment or local approval.
Related references
Seasonal check
Planning a long summer drive?
Use the budget and running-cost tools before a trip, especially if the current tyres are worn or the replacement size changes diameter.
What changed
- Added curated per-size speedometer-error reference tables.