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245s to 265s do you need to calibrate speedo?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by packrobottom, Jul 29, 2014.

  1. Jul 29, 2014 at 6:02 PM
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    packrobottom

    packrobottom [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Do I need to calibrate speedo?
     
  2. Jul 29, 2014 at 6:11 PM
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    nope 245/75-16 are basically the same as 265/65-17 for outside diameter
     
  3. Aug 1, 2014 at 5:40 AM
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    Tire size calc shows sport tire .3 more mph at 65 what is the math to add that to my mileage to figure accurate mpg

    Over 400 miles to a tank that's gonna add up no?
     
  4. Aug 1, 2014 at 6:00 AM
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    .3 mph is well within accuracy specs for any speedo, don't loose any sleep over it...
     
  5. Aug 1, 2014 at 8:03 AM
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    You'll see more error in either size tire from brand new to well-worn - my p245-75/16 dunlops lost a full inch in diameter when replaced, and they weren't down to the wear bars yet.

    I recalibrate my ScanGauge for distance about every 10k miles, due to wear and change in tire diameter, which changes revolutions per mile, and what the speedometer/odometer reports.
     

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