265/45R23 vs 285/40R23
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -1.3 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 265/45R23 | 285/40R23 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 32.4" | 32.0" | -1.3 % |
| Sidewall | 4.69" | 4.49" | -4.4 % |
| Section width | 265 mm | 285 mm | +7.5 % |
| Circumference | 101.8" | 100.5" | -1.3 % |
| Revs per mile | 623 | 631 | +1.3 % |
| Axle height | 16.19" | 15.99" | -5.3 mm |
| Approved rim width | 7.5–9.5" | 8–10.5" | overlap 8–9.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 8" to 9.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 265/45R23. Fit 285/40R23 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.6 mph | -0.4 |
| 50 mph | 49.4 mph | -0.6 |
| 70 mph | 69.1 mph | -0.9 |
| 90 mph | 88.9 mph | -1.1 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,872 on the road, so it over-counts by 128. At a true 70 mph the first turns 726 times a minute, the second 736.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 265/45R23. 285/40R23 carries 1.