225/40R18 vs 235/40R18

235/40R18 is 0.31 in (8.0 mm) taller than 225/40R18, a +1.26% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 225/40R18, an indicated 60 mph is 60.8 mph on 235/40R18.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +1.26%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 235/40R18 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 225/40R18. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.

225/40R18 vs 235/40R18 differences
Measurement	225/40R18	235/40R18	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	25.09 in (637.2 mm)	25.40 in (645.2 mm)	+0.31 in (+8.0 mm)	+1.26%
Sidewall height	3.54 in (90.0 mm)	3.70 in (94.0 mm)	+0.16 in (+4.0 mm)	+4.44%
Section width	8.86 in (225.0 mm)	9.25 in (235.0 mm)	+0.39 in (+10.0 mm)	+4.44%
Circumference	78.81 in (2,001.8 mm)	79.80 in (2,027.0 mm)	+0.99 in (+25.1 mm)	+1.26%
Revolutions per mile	804	794	−10	−1.24%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 225/40R18
Indicated	Actual on 225/40R18	Actual on 235/40R18	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.4 mph	+0.4 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	60.8 mph	+0.8 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	75.9 mph	+0.9 mph

Ride-height change: 235/40R18 raises the vehicle by 0.16 in (4.0 mm) at the axle (half the +8.0 mm diameter difference).

235/40R18 is 0.31 in taller than 225/40R18 and 10 mm wider, a 1.26% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 225/40R18, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.8 mph on 235/40R18, and revolutions per mile change from 804 to 794.

Both sizes mount on 18-inch wheels.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified 2026-09-27. How these numbers are calculated.