315/35R23 vs 335/35R23
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by +1.7 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 315/35R23 | 335/35R23 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 31.7" | 32.2" | +1.7 % |
| Sidewall | 4.34" | 4.62" | +6.3 % |
| Section width | 315 mm | 335 mm | +6.3 % |
| Circumference | 99.5" | 101.3" | +1.7 % |
| Revs per mile | 637 | 626 | -1.7 % |
| Axle height | 15.84" | 16.12" | +7.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 8.5–11.5" | 9.5–12.5" | overlap 9.5–11.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 9.5" to 11.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 315/35R23. Fit 335/35R23 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.5 mph | +0.5 |
| 50 mph | 50.9 mph | +0.9 |
| 70 mph | 71.2 mph | +1.2 |
| 90 mph | 91.6 mph | +1.6 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 10,174 on the road, so it under-counts by 174. At a true 70 mph the first turns 743 times a minute, the second 730.