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245/35R18 vs 335/30R18

335/30R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R18: the diameter differs by +4.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

18" rim
245/35R18 24.75" · 335/30R18 25.91" · drawn to scale

Side by side

245/35R18335/30R18Difference
Overall diameter24.75"25.91"+1.16" (+4.69%)
Section width245 mm335 mm+90 mm
Sidewall3.38"3.96"+0.58"
Rim18"18"same
Circumference77.8"81.4"+3.6"
Revs per mile815778-37
Ride height——+0.58"
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 245/35R18, the speedometer reads 57.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.7%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.1 mph
60 mph62.8 mph
70 mph73.3 mph
80 mph83.8 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 245/35R18 with 335/30R18?

335/30R18 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R18: the diameter differs by +4.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 245/35R18 and 335/30R18?

335/30R18 is 1.16" taller and 90 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.58". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.

Will 335/30R18 fit on 245/35R18 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.