355/65R20 vs 345/65R20
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -1.3 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 355/65R20 | 345/65R20 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 38.2" | 37.7" | -1.3 % |
| Sidewall | 9.08" | 8.83" | -2.8 % |
| Section width | 355 mm | 345 mm | -2.8 % |
| Circumference | 119.9" | 118.3" | -1.3 % |
| Revs per mile | 528 | 536 | +1.3 % |
| Axle height | 19.08" | 18.83" | -6.5 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 355/65R20. Fit 345/65R20 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 | 69.1 mph | -0.9 |
| 90 mph | 88.8 mph | -1.2 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,866 on the road, so it over-counts by 134. At a true 70 mph the first turns 616 times a minute, the second 625.