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Generated
September 24, 2026

Size A diameter

25.97 in (660 mm)

26.4 in (671 mm)

Your inputs

Width (A)
225 mm
Aspect ratio (A)
45 %
Rim diameter (A)
18 in
Width (B)
235 mm
Aspect ratio (B)
40 %
Rim diameter (B)
19 in

Breakdown

Size B diameter
26.4 in (671 mm)
Difference
-0.43 in
Speed at 60 mph
59 mph

Overall diameter

Overall diameter
ItemValue
Size A25.97 in (660 mm)
Size B26.4 in (671 mm)

What this means

A tire's overall diameter is the rim diameter plus two sidewalls, where the sidewall is the width times the aspect ratio. Comparing two sizes shows how a change alters the distance the wheel rolls per revolution. A larger diameter rolls farther each turn, so at any given speedometer reading you're actually going faster — and the car sits higher. Keeping the diameter within about 3% of the original is the usual safe guideline.

Recommendations

  • Keep the diameter change within ±3% of the original to avoid speedometer and gearing issues.
  • Check wheel well and suspension clearance (and offset) for wider or larger tires before buying.
  • With a larger overall diameter, your speedometer reads low — note the new 'speed at 60' figure for awareness.

Watch out

  • Wider tires also change the offset fitment and can rub at full steering lock or under load.
  • Changing diameter beyond the safe margin may require a speedometer recalibration fitted by the shop.

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Figures are estimates based on the inputs above. Check anything you rely on financially or medically with a qualified professional.