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245/55R18 vs 255/55R18

Side-by-side comparison of overall diameter, sidewall height, speedometer error, and ride-height change.

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ground11.0 mm245/55R18726.7 mm255/55R18737.7 mm

245/55R18

Section width
245 mm
Aspect ratio
55%
Rim diameter
18"
Sidewall
134.8 mm
Overall diameter
726.7 mm
Circumference
2283 mm
Revs / mile
705
Revs / km
438

255/55R18

Section width
255 mm
Aspect ratio
55%
Rim diameter
18"
Sidewall
140.3 mm
Overall diameter
737.7 mm
Circumference
2318 mm
Revs / mile
694
Revs / km
431

Difference

Overall diameter
+11.0 mm (+1.51%)
Sidewall height
+5.5 mm
Tread width
+10 mm
Ride height (axle)
+5.5 mm
Speedometer error
+1.51%
At indicated 60 mph
actual 60.9 mph
At indicated 100 km/h
actual 101.5 km/h

Will 255/55R18 fit instead of 245/55R18?

The overall diameter changes by 1.51%. Most manufacturers consider a swap acceptable when the difference stays under 3% — beyond that, you may see speedometer error, ABS/TPMS warnings, or wheel-well clearance problems. This page only covers the math; your vehicle's wheel arches, suspension geometry, and load rating still matter.

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