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235/55R18 vs 225/60R18

225/60R18 is 1.6% taller (+0.45 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 235/55R18.

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225/60R18 is 1.6% taller than 235/55R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

235/55R18225/60R18Change
Diameter28.18″28.63″+0.45″+1.6%
Width9.25″8.86″−0.39″−4.3%
Sidewall5.09″5.31″+0.23″+4.4%
Circumference88.5″89.9″+1.4″+1.6%
Wheel18″18″Same
Revs per mile716704−11
SideTread
235/55R18225/60R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.0mph

Real speed on 225/60R18.

Ground clearance+0.23in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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235/55R18 or 225/60R18?

Can I use 225/60R18 instead of 235/55R18?

225/60R18 is 1.6% taller than 235/55R18. 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 225/60R18 you are really doing 61.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 235/55R18. Going the other way, 235/55R18 would make it read 59.1 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.23 in (+6 mm) under the axle.

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