245/45R18 tyres
Compare 118 tyres in 245/45R18 (also written 245/45 R18 or 245 45 18) from 47 brands, priced from $75 to $490 each including GST. Tread types in this size include performance, touring, summer and all season. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
Vehicles that use 245/45R18
245/45R18 tyres are commonly found on larger European passenger cars, including selected BMW 5 Series models, Mercedes-Benz E-Class models and Audi A6 models. Exact factory fitment depends on the generation, year, variant and wheel package. Pirelli lists approved 245/45R18 applications for BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, including BMW-marked, Mercedes-Benz MO and Audi AO versions.
Always check the tyre placard on the vehicle or the existing tyre sidewall before ordering. Fitment can also vary between front and rear axles, and some vehicles require an XL, run-flat or manufacturer-approved version. Tyroola lists 118 products from 47 brands, with 245/45R18 tyres price options from $75 to $490 per tyre, including GST. Tyres can be delivered Australia-wide or sent to a nationwide Tyroola fitting partner for fitting and balancing.
Choosing a 245/45R18 tyre
Choose a tread type that matches how the car is driven. Performance options suit responsive handling and include 44 listings, while touring options provide a quieter, comfort-focused choice and include 39 listings. Summer tyres account for 26 listings. Available tread patterns include Pirelli Pzero PZ4, Cinturato P7, Michelin Primacy 3, Kumho Ecsta PS71 and Continental Ultracontact UC7.
Cheap 245/45R18 tyres can reduce the purchase price, but compare the required load and speed ratings, construction and tread purpose before buying. The catalogue also includes three all-season and three highway-terrain options, but 245/45R18 all terrain tyres are limited to one listing, so this size is mainly suited to passenger cars rather than off-road 4WD use.
What 245/45R18 means
A 245/45R18 tyre is 245 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 45% of that width, about 110 mm tall, and it fits a 18-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 678 mm, or about 470 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 245/45R18 carry load indexes from 96 (710 kg per tyre) to 103 (875 kg per tyre) and speed ratings H (210 km/h), V (240 km/h), W (270 km/h) and Y (300 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Tread types in 245/45R18
Performance (44), Touring (39), All season (3).
Brands in 245/45R18
The brands with the most 245/45R18 options are Pirelli (17), Michelin (12), Continental (8), Kumho (8), Yokohama (7), BFGoodrich (4), Bridgestone (4), Goodyear (4).
Frequently asked questions
What cars use 245/45R18 tyres?
Selected BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6 models sold in Australia can use 245/45R18 tyres as a factory size. Fitment varies by year, generation, variant and wheel package. Some versions use manufacturer-approved markings, run-flat construction or XL tyres. Check the vehicle tyre placard and confirm the required load and speed ratings before ordering.
How do I choose 245/45R18 tyres?
Start by matching the size, load rating and speed rating shown on the vehicle tyre placard or current tyre sidewall. Choose performance tread for sharper handling, touring tread for comfort and everyday driving, or summer tread for warm-weather road use. Tyroola compares budget to premium brands side by side. Prices range from $75 to $490 per tyre, including GST.
What does 245/45R18 mean?
It means a tyre 245 mm wide with a sidewall 45% of that width (about 110 mm), radial construction, for a 18-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 245/45R18 91V.
How much are 245/45R18 tyres?
Right now 245/45R18 tyres range from $75 to $490 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $300.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 245/45R18?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 245/45R18 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.