235/45R18 vs 305/60R18
New overall diameter
32.41″
was 26.33″
True speed at an indicated 60
73.9 mph
your speedo reads low
Revolutions per mile
622
was 766, −144
| Measurement | 235/45R18 | 305/60R18 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 26.33″ | 32.41″ | +6.08″ (+23.1%) |
| Sidewall height | 4.16″ (105.8 mm) | 7.20″ (183.0 mm) | +77.3 mm |
| Tread width | 235 mm | 305 mm | +70 mm |
| Circumference | 82.71″ | 101.82″ | +19.11″ |
| Revs per mile | 766 | 622 | −144 |
| Speedometer error | baseline | +23.1% | reads low |
Diameter overlay
235/45R18 305/60R18
Speedometer check
With 305/60R18 fitted, when the speedometer shows the indicated speed, your actual speed is:
25 mph shown
30.8 mph actual
35 mph shown
43.1 mph actual
45 mph shown
55.4 mph actual
55 mph shown
67.7 mph actual
65 mph shown
80.0 mph actual
75 mph shown
92.3 mph actual
Common questions
- Will 305/60R18 fit instead of 235/45R18?
- Overall diameter changes 23.1%; section width changes 70 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 26.33″ to 32.41″, a change of +23.1%. 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 305/60R18?
- At an indicated 60 mph you are really doing about 73.9 mph, a +23.1% error. The speedometer reads low, so you are going faster than it shows.
- What is the difference in revolutions per mile between 235/45R18 and 305/60R18?
- 235/45R18 turns about 766 times per mile and 305/60R18 turns about 622, a difference of −144. Your speedometer and odometer both count rotations, so this number is what throws them off.