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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by fiveofun, Dec 20, 2016.

  1. Dec 20, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    fiveofun

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    Is your digital speedometer off?

    My analog speedometer is 1 or 2 MPH fast, however my digital speedometer is dead on. If I put 265/75/16 tires on, my analog will be correct, however I'm thinking my digital one will be slow. What happened to yours?
     
  2. Dec 20, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    Nothing will change with the speedo. You will how ever be going faster then what your speedo shows.
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2016 at 7:10 PM
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    1.04. Kbro2s. ICONS.
    Nothing will change the speedo with different tire size until you get a calibrator

    But I do notice the same shit sometimes with a difference between the 2.
    IMG_1476.jpg
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    Right, I just wanted to verify that for those who have installed 265/75/16 or larger, you did indeed see your digital speedometer show slower than actual speed. I just want to verify that the digital speedometer is not based off of GPS.
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2016 at 7:33 PM
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    I read 4mph slower after installing 285/75/16.
     
  6. Dec 20, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    1.04. Kbro2s. ICONS.
    At what speed?
     
  7. Dec 20, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    1.04. Kbro2s. ICONS.
    I can verify. My tires will make me go 3.3% faster. So at 70 I'm doing just over 72. My phone says 72. Both indicators on the dash say 70.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2016 at 9:38 AM
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    Is there a calibrator available for the 3rd gen Tacoma?
     
  9. Dec 23, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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  10. Dec 23, 2016 at 9:50 AM
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    Yours is actually reading correct. This picture was taken at a slight angle. If you look dead on at the needle it will be reading right on the 40 line. Speedos read at the end of the line. For example:
    This is 80mph NOT 81mph
    download.jpg

    Larger tires, your speedo will be reading the same but your actual speed will be different.
     
  11. Dec 23, 2016 at 10:10 AM
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    1.04. Kbro2s. ICONS.
    I've moved around. That picture was taken at almost a direct angle. I can honestly say it's off.

    I'm an operator at a nuclear plant. I know how to read gauges pretty accurately.

    :homer: :homer:

    I took this from above for yah @DRJ1014 so it should be reading a lower speed from that angle.

    IMG_1521.jpg
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2016 at 10:33 AM
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    Do you have any pics of the truck with those tired? Planning on getting a set after a 3" lift thanks
     
  14. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:05 AM
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    Not to go completely off course here, but has anyone noticed their speedo twitching occasionally? I'm not bitching, just curious if
    I need my eyes checked
     
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    I've noticed that sometimes in the summer when there are lots of bikinis at the pool.
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    Many "What's Your Speed" apps for phones available. That's how I check my truck speed vs a GPS speed.
     

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