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225/45R19 vs 255/45R18

255/45R18 is 0.2% taller (+0.06 in) and 1.18 in wider than 225/45R19.

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255/45R18 is 0.2% taller than 225/45R19. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

225/45R19255/45R18Change
Diameter26.97″27.04″+0.06″+0.2%
Width8.86″10.04″+1.18″+13.3%
Sidewall3.99″4.52″+0.53″+13.3%
Circumference84.7″84.9″+0.2″+0.2%
Wheel19″18″−1″
Revs per mile748746−2
SideTread
225/45R19255/45R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 255/45R18.

Ground clearance+0.03in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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225/45R19 or 255/45R18?

Can I use 255/45R18 instead of 225/45R19?

255/45R18 is 0.2% taller than 225/45R19. 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 255/45R18 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 225/45R19. Going the other way, 225/45R19 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.03 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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