Best 245/55 R18 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info

245/55 R18 in inches What rims fit 245/55 R18 tires What is 245/55 R18?

Best 245/55 R18 All-Season Tires

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BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Overall: 85.5%
Dry: 93%
Wet: 90.5%
Snow: 81%
Comfort: 87%
Wear: 87%
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Michelin CrossClimate 2
Overall: 84.1%
Dry: 78%
Wet: 89%
Snow: 90%
Comfort: 89%
Wear: 86%
Buy again: 87%
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Image of BFGoodrich Radial T/A Spec
BFGoodrich Radial T/A Spec
Overall: 83%
Dry: 85%
Wet: 77%
Snow: 68%
Comfort: 86%
Wear: 90%
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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Overall: 81.8%
Dry: 87%
Wet: 91%
Snow: 86%
Comfort: 84%
Wear: 64%
Buy again: 84%
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General AltiMAX RT43
Overall: 80.3%
Dry: 84.7%
Wet: 82.5%
Snow: 75%
Comfort: 86%
Wear: 89.5%
Buy again: 93%
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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Overall: 77%
Dry: 90%
Wet: 90%
Snow: 77%
Comfort: 85%
Wear: 79%
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Toyo Celsius
Overall: 76.3%
Dry: 72.7%
Wet: 80%
Snow: 80%
Comfort: 83%
Wear: 78%
Buy again: 78%
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Best 245/55 R18 Summer Tires

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Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Overall: 85.6%
Dry: 84.7%
Wet: 87%
Comfort: 90%
Wear: 77%
Buy again: 91%
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Nitto Motivo
Overall: 78.6%
Dry: 73.3%
Wet: 65%
Comfort: 90%
Wear: 95%
Buy again: 80%
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Image of Nexen N Priz AH8
Nexen N Priz AH8
Overall: 32%
Dry: 76%
Wet: 66%
Snow: 38%
Comfort: 66%
Wear: 67%
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Toyo Extensa HP II
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Best 245/55 R18 Winter Tires

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Overall: 80%
Dry: 86%
Wet: 88%
Snow: 85%
Comfort: 85%
Wear: 83%
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Cooper Discoverer True North
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245/55 R18 in inches

245/55 R18 tires' overall diameter is 28.6 inches, tire width is 9.6 inches, the tire can be mounted on 18 inches wheel and the circumference is 89.8". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 705.6 revolutions per mile.

So the closest metric tire size of 245/55R18 existing size in inches is 33x10.50R18, which is 15.38% taller and 9.38% wider.

You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 245/55 R18 vs 33x10.50R18.

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What rims fit 245/55 R18 tires?

For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 245/55 R18 tires:

Rim diameter x rim width

245/55 R18 – what does it mean?

Parameter Meaning
245 The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 245 mm or approximately 9.6 inches.
55 The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 55%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 55% of the width or ~ 135mm
R18 The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 18-inch wheels

If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.