335/25R22 vs 325/25R22
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -0.7 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 335/25R22 | 325/25R22 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 28.6" | 28.4" | -0.7 % |
| Sidewall | 3.30" | 3.20" | -3.0 % |
| Section width | 335 mm | 325 mm | -3.0 % |
| Circumference | 89.8" | 89.2" | -0.7 % |
| Revs per mile | 705 | 710 | +0.7 % |
| Axle height | 14.30" | 14.20" | -2.5 mm |
| Approved rim width | 9.5–12.5" | 9–12" | overlap 9.5–12" |
Both are approved on a rim 9.5" to 12" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 335/25R22. Fit 325/25R22 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.8 mph | -0.2 |
| 50 mph | 49.7 mph | -0.3 |
| 70 mph | 69.5 mph | -0.5 |
| 90 mph | 89.4 mph | -0.6 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,931 on the road, so it over-counts by 69. At a true 70 mph the first turns 823 times a minute, the second 829.