345/60R18 vs 335/60R18
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -1.4 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 345/60R18 | 335/60R18 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 34.3" | 33.8" | -1.4 % |
| Sidewall | 8.15" | 7.91" | -2.9 % |
| Section width | 345 mm | 335 mm | -2.9 % |
| Circumference | 107.8" | 106.3" | -1.4 % |
| Revs per mile | 588 | 596 | +1.4 % |
| Axle height | 17.15" | 16.91" | -6.0 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 345/60R18. Fit 335/60R18 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.6 mph | -0.4 |
| 50 mph | 49.3 mph | -0.7 |
| 70 mph | 69.0 mph | -1.0 |
| 90 mph | 88.8 mph | -1.2 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,862 on the road, so it over-counts by 138. At a true 70 mph the first turns 686 times a minute, the second 696.