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215/40R18 vs 335/30R18

335/30R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 215/40R18: the diameter differs by +4.61%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

18" rim
215/40R18 24.77" · 335/30R18 25.91" · drawn to scale

Side by side

215/40R18335/30R18Difference
Overall diameter24.77"25.91"+1.14" (+4.61%)
Section width215 mm335 mm+120 mm
Sidewall3.39"3.96"+0.57"
Rim18"18"same
Circumference77.8"81.4"+3.6"
Revs per mile814778-36
Ride height——+0.57"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.8+2.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.8 mph

With 335/30R18 on a car calibrated for 215/40R18, the speedometer reads 57.4 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.6%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.1 mph
60 mph62.8 mph
70 mph73.2 mph
80 mph83.7 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 215/40R18 with 335/30R18?

335/30R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 215/40R18: the diameter differs by +4.61%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 215/40R18 and 335/30R18?

335/30R18 is 1.14" taller and 120 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.57". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.

Will 335/30R18 fit on 215/40R18 wheels?

Both use a 18" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 335 mm tire and the fender clearance.