Section Width525 mm (20.7")
Aspect Ratio43%
Rim Diameter18"
Overall Diameter909 mm (35.8")
Sidewall Height226 mm
Circumference2855 mm
525/43R18 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 525/43R18 tire size

Size geometry

A 525/43R18 tire has a 525mm section width and a 43% aspect ratio, mounted on a 18-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 225.8mm (8.89") and overall outside diameter is 908.7mm (35.78"). At highway speed the tire completes about 350 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 525/43R18 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 515/44R18 and 535/42R18. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% — safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.

Plus / minus sizing options

For a 525/43R18 you can upsize to 535/40R19 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 515/46R17 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 525/43R18 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance — match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.

Vehicles Using 525/43R18

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