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215/55R18 vs 245/50R18

245/50R18 is 1.2% taller (+0.33 in) and 1.18 in wider than 215/55R18.

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245/50R18 is 1.2% taller than 215/55R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

215/55R18245/50R18Change
Diameter27.31″27.65″+0.33″+1.2%
Width8.46″9.65″+1.18″+14.0%
Sidewall4.66″4.82″+0.17″+3.6%
Circumference85.8″86.9″+1.1″+1.2%
Wheel18″18″Same
Revs per mile738730−9
SideTread
215/55R18245/50R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.7mph

Real speed on 245/50R18.

Ground clearance+0.17in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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215/55R18 or 245/50R18?

Can I use 245/50R18 instead of 215/55R18?

245/50R18 is 1.2% taller than 215/55R18. 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 245/50R18 you are really doing 60.7 mph if the speedometer was set up for 215/55R18. Going the other way, 215/55R18 would make it read 59.3 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.17 in (+4 mm) under the axle.

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