205/45R18 In Inches – Tire Size & Wheel Fitment Guide


What size tire is 205/45R18 in Inches?

The 205/45R18 tire has an overall diameter of 25.3 inches, a section width of 8.1 inches, and can be mounted on 18 x 6.5-7.5 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 25.3x8.1R18.

InchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter25.3641.7
Section Width8.1205
Rim Height18457
Sidewall Height3.692.3
Circumference79.42016
tire diameter
8.1"
25.3"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
79.4"
18"
3.6"
798.3 Revs/Mile

To help you understand, we'll break down each part of the 205/45R18 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:



How wide is a 205/45R18 tire?

The 205/45R18 tire has a width of 8.1 inches (205 mm). This is the measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall’s widest point, also called as tread width or section width.

tread width
Tread width: 8.1 In.


How tall is a 205/45R18 tire?

The 205/45R18 tire has a height of 25.3 inches (641.7 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and unloaded.

Tire Diameter
Tire diameter: 25.3 In.


205/45R18 sidewall height

The 205/45R18 has a sidewall height of 3.6 inches (92.3 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

sidewall height
Sidewall height: 3.6 In.


What size rim do you need for 205/45R18 tire?

You can mount the 205/45R18 tire on a rim with a height of 18 inches and a width ranging from 6.5-7.5 inches. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

Putting very narrow tires on wide rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

Rim Diameter
Rim height: 18 In.
rim width
Rim width: 6.5-7.5 In.


205/45R18 circumference

The 205/45R18 tire has a circumference of 79.4 inches (2016 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.

The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer acceleration, accuracy and fuel efficiency.

Circumference
Circumference: 79.4 In.


205/45R18 Revolutions

The 205/45R18 performs 798.3 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Revolutions
798.3 revs/mile


Replacement Tire Sizes for 205/45R18

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 205/45R18:

Tire SizeDiameterRim (H x W)
255/45R1726″ (+2.7%)17″ x 8.0-9.5″
285/40R1726″ (+2.7%)17″ x 9.5-11.0″
145/70R1826″ (+2.7%)18″ x n/a
185/55R1826″ (+2.7%)18″ x n/a
225/45R1826″ (+2.7%)18″ x 7.0-8.5″
255/40R1826″ (+2.7%)18″ x 8.5-10.0″
255/35R1926″ (+2.7%)19″ x 8.5-10.0″
295/30R1926″ (+2.7%)19″ x 10.0-11.0″
355/25R1926″ (+2.7%)19″ x 12.5-13.5″
255/30R2026″ (+2.7%)20″ x 8.5-9.5″
305/25R2026″ (+2.7%)20″ x 10.5-11.5″
205/55R1725.9″ (+2.3%)17″ x 5.5-7.5″
225/50R1725.9″ (+2.3%)17″ x 6.0-8.0″
285/35R1825.9″ (+2.3%)18″ x 9.5-11.0″
335/30R1825.9″ (+2.3%)18″ x 11.5-12.5″
125/70R1925.9″ (+2.3%)19″ x n/a
215/40R1925.8″ (+1.9%)19″ x n/a
245/35R1925.8″ (+1.9%)19″ x 8.0-9.5″
245/30R2025.8″ (+1.9%)20″ x 8.0-9.0″
295/25R2025.8″ (+1.9%)20″ x 10.0-11.0″
185/60R1725.7″ (+1.6%)17″ x n/a
245/45R1725.7″ (+1.6%)17″ x 7.5-9.0″
275/40R1725.7″ (+1.6%)17″ x 9.0-11.0″
315/35R1725.7″ (+1.6%)17″ x 10.5-12.5″
245/40R1825.7″ (+1.6%)18″ x 8.0-9.5″
285/30R1925.7″ (+1.6%)19″ x 9.5-10.5″
115/95R1725.6″ (+1.2%)17″ x n/a
215/45R1825.6″ (+1.2%)18″ x 7.0-8.0″
275/35R1825.6″ (+1.2%)18″ x 9.0-11.0″
335/25R1925.6″ (+1.2%)19″ x 11.5-12.5″
235/30R2025.6″ (+1.2%)20″ x 8.5″
285/25R2025.6″ (+1.2%)20″ x 10.5″
135/80R1725.5″ (+0.8%)17″ x n/a
155/70R1725.5″ (+0.8%)17″ x n/a
215/50R1725.5″ (+0.8%)17″ x 6.0-7.5″
235/35R1925.5″ (+0.8%)19″ x 8.0-9.5″
275/30R1925.5″ (+0.8%)19″ x 9.0-10.0″
195/55R1725.4″ (+0.4%)17″ x 5.5-7.0″
305/35R1725.4″ (+0.4%)17″ x n/a
135/70R1825.4″ (+0.4%)18″ x n/a
145/65R1825.4″ (+0.4%)18″ x n/a
235/40R1825.4″ (+0.4%)18″ x 8.0-9.5″
315/30R1825.4″ (+0.4%)18″ x 10.5-11.5″
135/60R1925.4″ (+0.4%)19″ x n/a
275/25R2025.4″ (+0.4%)20″ x 10.0″
235/45R1725.3″ (Equal)17″ x 7.5-9.0″
265/40R1725.3″ (Equal)17″ x 9.0-10.5″
155/60R1825.3″ (Equal)18″ x n/a
265/35R1825.3″ (Equal)18″ x 9.0-10.5″
115/70R1925.3″ (Equal)19″ x n/a
265/30R1925.3″ (Equal)19″ x 9.0-10.0″
225/30R2025.3″ (Equal)20″ x 8.0″
305/30R1825.2″ (-0.4%)18″ x 10.5-11.5″
225/35R1925.2″ (-0.4%)19″ x 7.5-9.0″
315/25R1925.2″ (-0.4%)19″ x 11.0-12.0″
205/50R1725.1″ (-0.8%)17″ x 5.5-7.5″
295/35R1725.1″ (-0.8%)17″ x n/a
225/40R1825.1″ (-0.8%)18″ x 7.5-9.0″
215/30R2025.1″ (-0.8%)20″ x 7.5-9.0″
145/70R1725″ (-1.2%)17″ x n/a
225/45R1725″ (-1.2%)17″ x 7.0-8.5″
255/40R1725″ (-1.2%)17″ x 8.5-10.0″
255/35R1825″ (-1.2%)18″ x 8.5-10.0″
295/30R1825″ (-1.2%)18″ x 10.0-11.0″
255/30R1925″ (-1.2%)19″ x 8.5-9.5″
305/25R1925″ (-1.2%)19″ x 10.5-11.5″
125/80R1724.9″ (-1.6%)17″ x 3.0-4.0″
285/35R1724.9″ (-1.6%)17″ x n/a
125/70R1824.9″ (-1.6%)18″ x n/a
215/35R1924.9″ (-1.6%)19″ x 7.0-8.5″
215/40R1824.8″ (-2%)18″ x 7.0-8.5″
245/35R1824.8″ (-2%)18″ x 8.0-9.5″
245/30R1924.8″ (-2%)19″ x 8.0-9.0″
295/25R1924.8″ (-2%)19″ x 10.0-11.0″
195/50R1724.7″ (-2.4%)17″ x n/a
245/40R1724.7″ (-2.4%)17″ x 8.0-9.5″
285/30R1824.7″ (-2.4%)18″ x 9.5-10.5″
175/55R1724.6″ (-2.8%)17″ x 5.0-6.0″
215/45R1724.6″ (-2.8%)17″ x 7.0-8.0″
275/35R1724.6″ (-2.8%)17″ x 9.0-11.0″
235/30R1924.6″ (-2.8%)19″ x 8.5″

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*Disclaimer: Please note that our tire dimensions & measurements are an approximation number, while the tire manufacturers may have different ways in calculating or rounding numbers. We recommend referring to the vehicle manufacturer's manual or checking with the tire technician to find out the correct tire size for your vehicle.


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