355/35R22 vs 345/35R22
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -0.9 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 355/35R22 | 345/35R22 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 31.8" | 31.5" | -0.9 % |
| Sidewall | 4.89" | 4.75" | -2.8 % |
| Section width | 355 mm | 345 mm | -2.8 % |
| Circumference | 99.9" | 99.0" | -0.9 % |
| Revs per mile | 635 | 640 | +0.9 % |
| Axle height | 15.89" | 15.75" | -3.5 mm |
| Approved rim width | 10–13" | 9.5–12.5" | 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 355/35R22. Fit 345/35R22 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.7 mph | -0.3 |
| 50 mph | 49.6 mph | -0.4 |
| 70 mph | 69.4 mph | -0.6 |
| 90 mph | 89.2 mph | -0.8 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,913 on the road, so it over-counts by 87. At a true 70 mph the first turns 740 times a minute, the second 747.