205/40R18 vs 215/45R18
215/45R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 205/40R18: the diameter differs by +4.75%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 215/45R18 on a car calibrated for 205/40R18, the speedometer reads 57.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.7%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.4 mph |
| 45 mph | 47.1 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.8 mph |
| 70 mph | 73.3 mph |
| 80 mph | 83.8 mph |
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Questions
Can I replace 205/40R18 with 215/45R18?
215/45R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 205/40R18: the diameter differs by +4.75%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 205/40R18 and 215/45R18?
215/45R18 is 1.16" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.58". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.
Will 215/45R18 fit on 205/40R18 wheels?
Both use a 18" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 215 mm tire and the fender clearance.