225/60R16 vs 245/45R18
New overall diameter
26.68″
was 26.63″
True speed at an indicated 60
60.1 mph
your speedo reads low
Revolutions per mile
756
was 757, −1
| Measurement | 225/60R16 | 245/45R18 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 26.63″ | 26.68″ | +0.05″ (+0.2%) |
| Sidewall height | 5.31″ (135.0 mm) | 4.34″ (110.3 mm) | −24.8 mm |
| Tread width | 225 mm | 245 mm | +20 mm |
| Circumference | 83.66″ | 83.82″ | +0.16″ |
| Revs per mile | 757 | 756 | −1 |
| Speedometer error | baseline | +0.2% | reads low |
Diameter overlay
225/60R16 245/45R18
Speedometer check
With 245/45R18 fitted, when the speedometer shows the indicated speed, your actual speed is:
25 mph shown
25.0 mph actual
35 mph shown
35.1 mph actual
45 mph shown
45.1 mph actual
55 mph shown
55.1 mph actual
65 mph shown
65.1 mph actual
75 mph shown
75.1 mph actual
Common questions
- Will 245/45R18 fit instead of 225/60R16?
- Overall diameter changes 0.2%; section width changes 20 mm. Diameter comparison alone cannot confirm fitment. Verify the vehicle maker's approved rim width, tire load and speed ratings, and clearance at full steering lock and suspension compression. Confirm any possible ABS, traction-control, speedometer, and drivetrain effects with the vehicle maker or a qualified tire professional. Overall diameter goes from 26.63″ to 26.68″, a change of +0.2%. The rule of thumb most shops use: under 3% is fine, 3 to 5% needs a clearance check, over 5% needs recalibration.
- How far off will my speedometer read on 245/45R18?
- At an indicated 60 mph you are really doing about 60.1 mph, a +0.2% error. The speedometer reads low, so you are going faster than it shows.
- What is the difference in revolutions per mile between 225/60R16 and 245/45R18?
- 225/60R16 turns about 757 times per mile and 245/45R18 turns about 756, a difference of −1. Your speedometer and odometer both count rotations, so this number is what throws them off.