225/45R18
225/45R18 ships as an OEM size on the BMW 3 Series, Kia Stinger, Mercedes-Benz C-Class. At 25.97″ diameter with a 3.99″ sidewall (45% of section width), this size turns 777 revolutions per mile.
About 225/45R18
Factory fitments for 225/45R18 include the BMW 3 Series, Kia Stinger, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Volkswagen Golf GTI — meaning replacement tires in this size see steady demand and broad brand availability. At 25.97″ overall diameter, 225/45R18 turns 777 revolutions per mile, which is the reference point the factory speedometer and odometer were calibrated against. The 45% aspect ratio gives it a low-profile sidewall that delivers sharp steering response but transmits road imperfections. The 18″ rim pairing is typical for full-size truck, premium SUV, and sport-sedan platforms, so compatible wheels are easy to source new or used. Going one step shorter to 215/45R18 drops diameter by 1.36%, which stays within the ±3% fitment safe zone for most vehicles. Stepping up to 235/45R18 adds 1.36% diameter — also inside the safe window, with marginally taller ride height. If you are shopping for a direct replacement, any tire within roughly ±0.7″ of the 25.97″ stock diameter (about ±2% in percentage terms) will keep ABS, TPMS, and odometer readings inside the vehicle's designed tolerance.
Compare with another size
275/65R18 or "33" for inch aliases225/45R18
- Diameter
- 25.97″ / 659.7mm
- Section Width
- 8.86″
- Sidewall
- 3.99″ / 101.25mm
- Circumference
- 81.59″
- Revs/Mile
- 777
215/40R18
- Diameter
- 24.77″ / 629.2mm
- Section Width
- 8.46″
- Sidewall
- 3.39″ / 86mm
- Circumference
- 77.82″
- Revs/Mile
- 814
Speedometer & Diameter Impact
At an indicated 60 mph, your actual speed is 57.23 mph (92.1 km/h). Your speedometer reads 4.62% high versus actual speed.