Comparison

225/45 R18 vs 235/40 R18

On the same 18-inch wheel, 235/40 R18 grows the section width by 10 mm versus 225/45 R18. This alternative fitment shifts overall diameter slightly from OEM. The shorter sidewall gives the tire a firmer, more responsive feel and sharpens steering input.

Expect a slight but noticeable shift in indicated speed compared to the original tires. Diameter change stays inside the conservative ±3% safety window — an OEM-safe fitment on most vehicles.

TakeUseful when extra dry grip and stance matter more than a small fuel-economy hit.

Quick math: 235/40 R18 is 14.5 mm shorter than 225/45 R18, shifting the speedometer by -2.20%.

Current Tire

225/45R18

New Tire

235/40R18
225/45 R18
235/40 R18

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Excellent Fit

Within ±3% — safe for daily driving

Diameter change

-14.5 mm

-2.20%

Speedometer at 100

97.8 km/h

-2.20% error

Ground clearance

-7.3 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

-7.3 mm

revs/km: 493.4

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Detailed comparison

Metric225/45 R18235/40 R18Difference
Overall diameter659.7 mm645.2 mm-14.5 mm (-2.20%)
Sidewall height101.3 mm94.0 mm-7.3 mm
Circumference2.073 m2.027 m-45.6 mm
Revs / km482.5493.4+10.8
Ground clearancereference-7.3 mm-7.3 mm
Speedometer @ 100 km/h100.0 km/h97.8 km/h-2.20 km/h

Verdict: excellent

Within ±3% — speedometer, ABS and traction control should behave normally.

Speedometer impact

At a true 100 km/h, your dashboard will read 97.8 km/h after switching to 235/40 R18 — a -2.20% offset. Use the speedometer error calculator to recheck for other indicated speeds, and the speedometer error guide for the full background.

Ground clearance change

The new tire's half-diameter changes ride height by -7.3 mm. Small differences are absorbed by suspension travel, but anything beyond ±10 mm can affect headlight aim, fender clearance and bump-stop margin. See the plus-sizing guide before committing.

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