Comparison

235/55 R17 vs 245/45 R18

Plus-sizing from 235/55 R17 to 245/45 R18 keeps overall diameter close to factory while opening room for a larger 18-inch wheel. This setup moves rolling diameter a touch off the original spec. The speedometer offset is small but measurable; worth keeping in mind if you watch the dash closely. Less sidewall flex usually translates to crisper turn-in and a slightly stiffer ride over rough pavement. Diameter change stays inside the conservative ±3% safety window — an OEM-safe fitment on most vehicles.

TakeCommon upgrade for sportier handling and a tighter wheel-gap look on the same vehicle.

Quick math: 245/45 R18 is 12.6 mm shorter than 235/55 R17, shifting the speedometer by -1.83%.

Current Tire

235/55R17

New Tire

245/45R18
235/55 R17
245/45 R18

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Excellent Fit

Within ±3% — safe for daily driving

Diameter change

-12.6 mm

-1.83%

Speedometer at 100

98.2 km/h

-1.83% error

Ground clearance

-6.3 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

-19.0 mm

revs/km: 469.7

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Detailed comparison

Metric235/55 R17245/45 R18Difference
Overall diameter690.3 mm677.7 mm-12.6 mm (-1.83%)
Sidewall height129.3 mm110.3 mm-19.0 mm
Circumference2.169 m2.129 m-39.6 mm
Revs / km461.1469.7+8.6
Ground clearancereference-6.3 mm-6.3 mm
Speedometer @ 100 km/h100.0 km/h98.2 km/h-1.83 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 98.2 km/h after switching to 245/45 R18 — a -1.83% 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 -6.3 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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