235/75R23 vs 245/70R23
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -1.0 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 235/75R23 | 245/70R23 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 36.9" | 36.5" | -1.0 % |
| Sidewall | 6.94" | 6.75" | -2.7 % |
| Section width | 235 mm | 245 mm | +4.3 % |
| Circumference | 115.9" | 114.7" | -1.0 % |
| Revs per mile | 547 | 552 | +1.0 % |
| Axle height | 18.44" | 18.25" | -4.8 mm |
| Approved rim width | 6.5–8.5" | 7–9" | overlap 7–8.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 7" to 8.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 235/75R23. Fit 245/70R23 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.7 mph | -0.3 |
| 50 mph | 49.5 mph | -0.5 |
| 70 mph | 69.3 mph | -0.7 |
| 90 mph | 89.1 mph | -0.9 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,899 on the road, so it over-counts by 101. At a true 70 mph the first turns 638 times a minute, the second 645.