335/50R19 vs 345/50R19
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by +1.2 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 335/50R19 | 345/50R19 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 32.2" | 32.6" | +1.2 % |
| Sidewall | 6.59" | 6.79" | +3.0 % |
| Section width | 335 mm | 345 mm | +3.0 % |
| Circumference | 101.1" | 102.4" | +1.2 % |
| Revs per mile | 627 | 619 | -1.2 % |
| Axle height | 16.09" | 16.29" | +5.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 9.5–12.5" | 9.5–12.5" | overlap 9.5–12.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 9.5" 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 335/50R19. Fit 345/50R19 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.4 mph | +0.4 |
| 50 mph | 50.6 mph | +0.6 |
| 70 mph | 70.9 mph | +0.9 |
| 90 mph | 91.1 mph | +1.1 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 10,122 on the road, so it under-counts by 122. At a true 70 mph the first turns 731 times a minute, the second 722.