315/60R18 vs 335/55R18
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -1.1 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 315/60R18 | 335/55R18 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 32.9" | 32.5" | -1.1 % |
| Sidewall | 7.44" | 7.25" | -2.5 % |
| Section width | 315 mm | 335 mm | +6.3 % |
| Circumference | 103.3" | 102.1" | -1.1 % |
| Revs per mile | 613 | 620 | +1.1 % |
| Axle height | 16.44" | 16.25" | -4.8 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 315/60R18. Fit 335/55R18 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.7 mph | -0.3 |
| 50 mph | 49.4 mph | -0.6 |
| 70 mph | 69.2 mph | -0.8 |
| 90 mph | 89.0 mph | -1.0 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,886 on the road, so it over-counts by 114. At a true 70 mph the first turns 716 times a minute, the second 724.