335/35R23 vs 355/35R23
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 | 335/35R23 | 355/35R23 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 32.2" | 32.8" | +1.7 % |
| Sidewall | 4.62" | 4.89" | +6.0 % |
| Section width | 335 mm | 355 mm | +6.0 % |
| Circumference | 101.3" | 103.0" | +1.7 % |
| Revs per mile | 626 | 615 | -1.7 % |
| Axle height | 16.12" | 16.39" | +7.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 9.5–12.5" | 10–13" | overlap 10–12.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 10" to 12.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 335/35R23. Fit 355/35R23 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 | 91.5 mph | +1.5 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 10,171 on the road, so it under-counts by 171. At a true 70 mph the first turns 730 times a minute, the second 718.