The 245/40R18 is a common tire size for performance and sports cars such as BMW 3 Series, Volkswagen GTI, and Audi A4.
With a 98.0 mm sidewall (40% aspect ratio), this low-profile tire delivers sharp steering response and precise cornering grip, though the ride feels firmer over rough surfaces.
Compared to the baseline 235/45R18, this tire's overall diameter differs by -2.3% — a speedometer calibrated for 235/45R18 would read 102.4 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
OE on the BMW M3 (E90/E92) front (paired with 265/40R18 rear), Audi A5 (B8) S-Line and Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) AMG-Line trims. Load index 93Y or 97Y reinforced. Performance-coupe staple — demand UHP summer compounds for rated speed.
Low-profile sizes in this group prioritize steering response and lateral grip over sidewall protection from pothole impacts. Curb-rash on the rim and pinched sidewalls are the dominant failure modes; insurance-claim data shows these sizes register two to three times more wheel damage than 50+ aspect ratios. Plan for a spare set of rims if the route includes broken urban pavement.
| Tire Code | 245/40R18 |
| Section Width | 245 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 40% |
| Rim Diameter | 18" |
| Sidewall Height | 98.0 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 653.2 mm / 25.72" |
| Circumference | 2052.1 mm / 80.79" |
| Revolutions per km | 487.3 |
| Revolutions per mile | 784.2 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/40R18 | 645.2 | -8.0 | -1.2% | 101.2 |
| 245/40R18 (current) | 653.2 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 255/40R18 | 661.2 | +8.0 | +1.2% | 98.8 |
| 245/45R18 | 677.7 | +24.5 | +3.8% | 96.4 |
| 245/40R19 | 678.6 | +25.4 | +3.9% | 96.3 |