ElpiAuto245/40R18 vs 245/45R18
245/45R18 is 0.96″ (25 mm) taller than 245/40R18, a 3.8% difference in overall diameter — outside the ±3% band, so expect the speedometer to drift and check for rubbing before fitting.
| Measurement | 245/40R18 | 245/45R18 | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 25.72″ | 26.68″ | +0.96″ | +3.8% |
| Section width | 9.65″ | 9.65″ | — | |
| Sidewall height | 3.86″ | 4.34″ | +0.48″ | +12.5% |
| Circumference | 80.79″ | 83.82″ | +3.03″ | +3.8% |
| Revs per mile | 784.2 | 755.9 | −28.4 | −3.6% |
| Revs per km | 487.3 | 469.7 | −17.6 | −3.6% |
Speedometer: with 245/40R18 as the original, 245/45R18 makes an indicated 60 mph really about 62.3 mph, and the axle sits ~0.48″ higher.
Reading this comparison
The overall diameter is what matters here: 245/45R18 is the taller tire. It sets ride height, gearing and how far the tire travels per revolution — which is what the speedometer and odometer count. Width and sidewall change fit and feel (a wider tire needs a wider wheel and more clearance; a shorter sidewall sharpens steering) but not the gearing.
Figures are geometric estimates from the size codes; real moulded tires vary by brand by 1–3%. Confirm load rating, wheel width and physical clearance on your vehicle before fitting. To compare any other two sizes, use the tire size comparison tool; to decode one size and see what else fits its wheel, the tire size calculator.