Comparison

245/60 R18 vs 255/55 R18

Stepping from 245/60 R18 to 255/55 R18 keeps the 18-inch wheel but widens the section by 10 mm. This alternative fitment moves rolling diameter a touch off the original spec.

Expect a slight but noticeable shift in indicated speed compared to the original tires. The shorter sidewall gives the tire a firmer, more responsive feel and sharpens steering input. The wider section adds contact patch and lateral stability, while eating into fender and suspension clearance. Diameter change stays inside the conservative ±3% safety window — an OEM-safe fitment on most vehicles.

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

Quick math: 255/55 R18 is 13.5 mm shorter than 245/60 R18, shifting the speedometer by -1.80%.

Current Tire

245/60R18

New Tire

255/55R18
245/60 R18
255/55 R18

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Excellent Fit

Within ±3% — safe for daily driving

Diameter change

-13.5 mm

-1.80%

Speedometer at 100

98.2 km/h

-1.80% error

Ground clearance

-6.8 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

-6.8 mm

revs/km: 431.5

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Detailed comparison

Metric245/60 R18255/55 R18Difference
Overall diameter751.2 mm737.7 mm-13.5 mm (-1.80%)
Sidewall height147.0 mm140.3 mm-6.8 mm
Circumference2.360 m2.318 m-42.4 mm
Revs / km423.7431.5+7.8
Ground clearancereference-6.8 mm-6.8 mm
Speedometer @ 100 km/h100.0 km/h98.2 km/h-1.80 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 255/55 R18 — a -1.80% 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 -6.8 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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