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245/40R20 vs 225/55R18

225/55R18 is 0.1% taller (+0.03 in) and 0.79 in narrower than 245/40R20.

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225/55R18 is 0.1% taller than 245/40R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

245/40R20225/55R18Change
Diameter27.72″27.74″+0.03″+0.1%
Width9.65″8.86″−0.79″−8.2%
Sidewall3.86″4.87″+1.01″+26.3%
Circumference87.1″87.2″+0.1″+0.1%
Wheel20″18″−2″
Revs per mile728727−1
SideTread
245/40R20225/55R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 225/55R18.

Ground clearance+0.01in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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245/40R20 or 225/55R18?

Can I use 225/55R18 instead of 245/40R20?

225/55R18 is 0.1% taller than 245/40R20. 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 225/55R18 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 245/40R20. Going the other way, 245/40R20 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.01 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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