325/40R18 vs 335/40R18
335/40R18 compared with 325/40R18
+1.1% diameter, +0.4" width
335/40R18 is 28.55" tall vs 28.24". Within the 3% rule, so usually interchangeable.
Speedometer difference
If your vehicle came with 325/40R18 and you fit 335/40R18, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mph | 20.2 mph | +0.2 mph |
| 30 mph | 30.3 mph | +0.3 mph |
| 40 mph | 40.4 mph | +0.4 mph |
| 50 mph | 50.6 mph | +0.6 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.7 mph | +0.7 mph |
| 65 mph | 65.7 mph | +0.7 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.8 mph | +0.8 mph |
| 75 mph | 75.8 mph | +0.8 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.9 mph | +0.9 mph |
Each size on its own
Questions
- Which is bigger, 325/40R18 or 335/40R18?
- 335/40R18 is taller by 0.31 inches (28.55" vs 28.24"). 335/40R18 is wider by 0.39 inches.
- Can I replace 325/40R18 with 335/40R18?
- Usually, yes. The diameter difference is +1.1%, inside the 3% rule of thumb most tire shops use. Check that the wider or taller tire clears your suspension and fenders, and that its load index meets your placard.
- How much will 335/40R18 change my speedometer?
- When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 335/40R18 fitted (calibrated for 325/40R18), your real speed is 60.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 1.1%.
- Will 335/40R18 lift my vehicle?
- Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.16 inches of ground clearance at the axle.