Comparison

255/40 R19 vs 275/40 R18

275/40 R18 drops the rim from 19 to 18 inches versus 255/40 R19, trading wheel size for taller sidewall. This tire combination keeps overall diameter very close to stock.

Dashboard speed shifts only marginally — within the noise of normal OEM tolerance. More tread on the ground tends to improve dry grip and stance, with a small fuel-economy and clearance tradeoff. The smaller wheel is also lighter and easier to find affordable winter rubber for. Diameter change stays inside the conservative ±3% safety window — an OEM-safe fitment on most vehicles.

TakeTypical choice for a dedicated winter or off-road setup where extra sidewall pays off.

Quick math: 275/40 R18 is 9.4 mm shorter than 255/40 R19, shifting the speedometer by -1.37%.

Current Tire

255/40R19

New Tire

275/40R18
255/40 R19
275/40 R18

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Excellent Fit

Within ±3% — safe for daily driving

Diameter change

-9.4 mm

-1.37%

Speedometer at 100

98.6 km/h

-1.37% error

Ground clearance

-4.7 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

+8.0 mm

revs/km: 470.0

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Detailed comparison

Metric255/40 R19275/40 R18Difference
Overall diameter686.6 mm677.2 mm-9.4 mm (-1.37%)
Sidewall height102.0 mm110.0 mm+8.0 mm
Circumference2.157 m2.127 m-29.5 mm
Revs / km463.6470.0+6.4
Ground clearancereference-4.7 mm-4.7 mm
Speedometer @ 100 km/h100.0 km/h98.6 km/h-1.37 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 98.6 km/h after switching to 275/40 R18 — a -1.37% 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 -4.7 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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