What is the difference between 225 40R18 and 255 35R18?
R18: Features wider tread and lower profile for precise handling, high lateral stability, and good cornering even in aggressive driving. R18: The taller sidewall can endure more road imperfections than the shorter sidewall, giving a smoother ride and handling under normal driving conditions. A tire number, such as 245/45R18, breaks down as follows: 245 (or 255): This number refers to the section width of the tire, measured in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall; thus, a 255 tire is 10mm wider than a 245 tire. This is the aspect ratio; the sidewall height of the tire as a percentage of its width.
Is a 265 taller than a 255?
When it comes to tire sizing, the initial number is the tire width in millimeters. Therefore, a 255 tire is 255 millimeters wide, and a 265 tire is 265 millimeters wide. That’s a 10mm difference in width. The first number in these sizes is the tire’s overall diameter, or how big around it is when inflated (but not under load). In this case it’s 35 inches. The second number in the size, this represents the section width, or how wide the tire is from sidewall to sidewall.The listed diameters are from calculations based on the tire size. When changing tire sizes, we recommend staying within 3% of the diameter/height of the original tire. Any more than this and you face the risk of brake failure.
Which tire is bigger, 225 or 265?
Tire width 245mm tires are 20mm (0. The width difference between 225, 245, and 265 sizes directly affects how the car behaves. Using 265 tires on a vehicle designed for 255 tires raises safety concerns. It may affect vehicle stability and handling, jeopardizing your safety on the road.
What size is the wheel on a 255 35R18?
R18 tires have a diameter of 25 (635 mm), a tread width of 10 (255 mm), and a wheel diameter of 18 (457. The sidewall of the tire is 3. Therefore, the tire size 255/35r20 can be expressed in inches as roughly 10 inches wide, 3.