335/55R24 vs 345/50R24
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -2.4 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 335/55R24 | 345/50R24 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 38.5" | 37.6" | -2.4 % |
| Sidewall | 7.25" | 6.79" | -6.4 % |
| Section width | 335 mm | 345 mm | +3.0 % |
| Circumference | 121.0" | 118.1" | -2.4 % |
| Revs per mile | 524 | 537 | +2.4 % |
| Axle height | 19.25" | 18.79" | -11.8 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 335/55R24. Fit 345/50R24 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.3 mph | -0.7 |
| 50 mph | 48.8 mph | -1.2 |
| 70 mph | 68.3 mph | -1.7 |
| 90 mph | 87.8 mph | -2.2 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,760 on the road, so it over-counts by 240. At a true 70 mph the first turns 611 times a minute, the second 626.