The new tire changes overall diameter by -6.57%. With a speedometer calibrated to the original tire, that same percentage is how far the speedometer and odometer read off — a taller tire means your true speed is higher than indicated and the odometer under-counts distance.
| Speedo shows | True speed | Speedo shows | True speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km/h | 37.4 km/h | 25 mph | 23 mph |
| 60 km/h | 56.1 km/h | 37 mph | 35 mph |
| 80 km/h | 74.7 km/h | 50 mph | 46 mph |
| 100 km/h | 93.4 km/h | 62 mph | 58 mph |
| 120 km/h | 112.1 km/h | 75 mph | 70 mph |
Commonly compared with 235/55R18
- 235/55R18 vs 225/65R17 · 225/65R17 specs
- 235/55R18 vs 245/45R19 · 245/45R19 specs
- 235/55R18 vs 275/40R19 · 275/40R19 specs
- 235/55R18 vs 235/65R17 · 235/65R17 specs
- 235/55R18 vs 255/50R19 · 255/50R19 specs
- 235/55R18 vs 255/55R18 · 255/55R18 specs
- 235/55R18 vs 285/45R19 · 285/45R19 specs
- 235/55R18 vs 235/50R18 · 235/50R18 specs
FAQ
What is the overall diameter of a 235/55R18 tire?
A 235/55R18 tire has an overall diameter of about 28.18 inches (716 mm) and a section width of 235 mm.
What sizes can replace a 235/55R18 tire?
Sizes within about ±3% of 235/55R18's 28.2-inch diameter are the closest matches, such as 225/65R17, 245/45R19, 275/40R19. Use the calculator above to check the exact speedometer effect of any substitute.
Fitment & trouble codes
Changing tire size by more than about 3% shifts the speedometer, odometer and, on some vehicles, ABS/traction calibration — which can set wheel-speed-sensor or vehicle-speed codes. See C1234 (wheel speed sensor) and C0050 (rear wheel speed) if a warning light appears after a size change.