285/35R23 vs 295/35R23
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by +0.9 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 285/35R23 | 295/35R23 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 30.9" | 31.1" | +0.9 % |
| Sidewall | 3.93" | 4.06" | +3.5 % |
| Section width | 285 mm | 295 mm | +3.5 % |
| Circumference | 96.9" | 97.8" | +0.9 % |
| Revs per mile | 654 | 648 | -0.9 % |
| Axle height | 15.43" | 15.56" | +3.5 mm |
| Approved rim width | 8–10.5" | 8.5–11" | overlap 8.5–10.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 8.5" to 10.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 285/35R23. Fit 295/35R23 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.3 mph | +0.3 |
| 50 mph | 50.4 mph | +0.4 |
| 70 mph | 70.6 mph | +0.6 |
| 90 mph | 90.8 mph | +0.8 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 10,089 on the road, so it under-counts by 89. At a true 70 mph the first turns 763 times a minute, the second 756.