Comparison

235/40 R18 vs 275/40 R18

Stepping from 235/40 R18 to 275/40 R18 keeps the 18-inch wheel but widens the section by 40 mm. This sizing approach moves rolling diameter well outside the usual OEM tolerance. The wider section adds contact patch and lateral stability, while eating into fender and suspension clearance.

The speedometer error is noticeable and may warrant a recalibration if you rely on indicated speed. Diameter delta falls in the cautious 3–5% range, where speedometer recalibration and a careful clearance check are worth doing.

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

Quick math: 275/40 R18 is 32.0 mm taller than 235/40 R18, shifting the speedometer by +4.96%.

Current Tire

235/40R18

New Tire

275/40R18
235/40 R18
275/40 R18

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Slight Difference

Within ±5% — usable, recalibration recommended

Diameter change

+32.0 mm

4.96%

Speedometer at 100

105.0 km/h

+4.96% error

Ground clearance

+16.0 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

+16.0 mm

revs/km: 470.0

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Detailed comparison

Metric235/40 R18275/40 R18Difference
Overall diameter645.2 mm677.2 mm+32.0 mm (+4.96%)
Sidewall height94.0 mm110.0 mm+16.0 mm
Circumference2.027 m2.127 m+100.5 mm
Revs / km493.4470.0-23.3
Ground clearancereference+16.0 mm+16.0 mm
Speedometer @ 100 km/h100.0 km/h105.0 km/h+4.96 km/h

Verdict: warning

Between 3% and 5% — noticeable speedometer drift; recalibration may be advisable.

Speedometer impact

At a true 100 km/h, your dashboard will read 105.0 km/h after switching to 275/40 R18 — a +4.96% 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 +16.0 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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