325/45R18 vs 335/45R18
335/45R18 compared with 325/45R18
+1.2% diameter, +0.4" width
335/45R18 is 29.87" tall vs 29.52". Within the 3% rule, so usually interchangeable.
Speedometer difference
If your vehicle came with 325/45R18 and you fit 335/45R18, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mph | 20.2 mph | +0.2 mph |
| 30 mph | 30.4 mph | +0.4 mph |
| 40 mph | 40.5 mph | +0.5 mph |
| 50 mph | 50.6 mph | +0.6 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.7 mph | +0.7 mph |
| 65 mph | 65.8 mph | +0.8 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.8 mph | +0.8 mph |
| 75 mph | 75.9 mph | +0.9 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.0 mph | +1.0 mph |
Each size on its own
Questions
- Which is bigger, 325/45R18 or 335/45R18?
- 335/45R18 is taller by 0.35 inches (29.87" vs 29.52"). 335/45R18 is wider by 0.39 inches.
- Can I replace 325/45R18 with 335/45R18?
- Usually, yes. The diameter difference is +1.2%, inside the 3% rule of thumb most tire shops use. Check that the wider or taller tire clears your suspension and fenders, and that its load index meets your placard.
- How much will 335/45R18 change my speedometer?
- When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 335/45R18 fitted (calibrated for 325/45R18), your real speed is 60.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 1.2%.
- Will 335/45R18 lift my vehicle?
- Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.18 inches of ground clearance at the axle.