245/60R16 vs 275/45R18

275/45R18 is 0.17 in (4.3 mm) taller than 245/60R16, a +0.61% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 245/60R16, an indicated 60 mph is 60.4 mph on 275/45R18.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +0.61%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 275/45R18 is a near match for 245/60R16; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. 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.

245/60R16 vs 275/45R18 differences
Measurement	245/60R16	275/45R18	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	27.57 in (700.4 mm)	27.74 in (704.7 mm)	+0.17 in (+4.3 mm)	+0.61%
Sidewall height	5.79 in (147.0 mm)	4.87 in (123.8 mm)	−0.92 in (−23.2 mm)	−15.82%
Section width	9.65 in (245.0 mm)	10.83 in (275.0 mm)	+1.18 in (+30.0 mm)	+12.24%
Circumference	86.63 in (2,200.4 mm)	87.16 in (2,213.9 mm)	+0.53 in (+13.5 mm)	+0.61%
Revolutions per mile	731	727	−4	−0.61%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 245/60R16
Indicated	Actual on 245/60R16	Actual on 275/45R18	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.2 mph	+0.2 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	60.4 mph	+0.4 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	75.5 mph	+0.5 mph

Ride-height change: 275/45R18 raises the vehicle by 0.08 in (2.2 mm) at the axle (half the +4.3 mm diameter difference).

275/45R18 is 0.17 in taller than 245/60R16 and 30 mm wider, a 0.61% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 245/60R16, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.4 mph on 275/45R18, and revolutions per mile change from 731 to 727.

275/45R18 mounts on a 18-inch wheel, a plus-2 fitment from the 16-inch wheel of 245/60R16.

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