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215/45R18 vs 235/45R18

235/45R18 is 2.8% taller (+0.71 in) and 0.79 in wider than 215/45R18.

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235/45R18 is 2.8% taller than 215/45R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

215/45R18235/45R18Change
Diameter25.62″26.33″+0.71″+2.8%
Width8.46″9.25″+0.79″+9.3%
Sidewall3.81″4.16″+0.35″+9.3%
Circumference80.5″82.7″+2.2″+2.8%
Wheel18″18″Same
Revs per mile787766−21
SideTread
215/45R18235/45R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.7mph

Real speed on 235/45R18.

Ground clearance+0.35in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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215/45R18 or 235/45R18?

Can I use 235/45R18 instead of 215/45R18?

235/45R18 is 2.8% taller than 215/45R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 235/45R18 you are really doing 61.7 mph if the speedometer was set up for 215/45R18. Going the other way, 215/45R18 would make it read 58.4 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.35 in (+9 mm) under the axle.

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