Comparison

225/45 R18 vs 275/40 R18

Stepping from 225/45 R18 to 275/40 R18 keeps the 18-inch wheel but widens the section by 50 mm. This setup trims or stretches rolling diameter by a small margin. Less sidewall flex usually translates to crisper turn-in and a slightly stiffer ride over rough pavement.

The speedometer offset is small but measurable; worth keeping in mind if you watch the dash closely. Overall the swap sits inside the safe ±3% diameter window, so ABS, traction control and gearing behave normally.

TakeReasonable performance-leaning swap as long as fender and suspension clearance check out.

Quick math: 275/40 R18 is 17.5 mm taller than 225/45 R18, shifting the speedometer by +2.65%.

Current Tire

225/45R18

New Tire

275/40R18
225/45 R18
275/40 R18

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Excellent Fit

Within ±3% — safe for daily driving

Diameter change

+17.5 mm

2.65%

Speedometer at 100

102.7 km/h

+2.65% error

Ground clearance

+8.8 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

+8.8 mm

revs/km: 470.0

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Detailed comparison

Metric225/45 R18275/40 R18Difference
Overall diameter659.7 mm677.2 mm+17.5 mm (+2.65%)
Sidewall height101.3 mm110.0 mm+8.8 mm
Circumference2.073 m2.127 m+55.0 mm
Revs / km482.5470.0-12.5
Ground clearancereference+8.8 mm+8.8 mm
Speedometer @ 100 km/h100.0 km/h102.7 km/h+2.65 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 102.7 km/h after switching to 275/40 R18 — a +2.65% 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 +8.8 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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