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Dialing in speedometer with Hypertech Calibrator

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by rmreid20, Jan 6, 2021.

  1. Jan 6, 2021 at 3:55 PM
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    rmreid20

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    I need someone who has updated their speedometer via the Hypertech Calibrator, who had stock 265 70 16, tires - What was the stock tire measurement that you used to dial in your speedo?
    I sold my stock 265/70/16's so that is the reason I am asking... I am one of this folks who likes everything dialed in exact or as close as possible... I appreciate your help
     
  2. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:00 PM
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    I got mine to match GPS, running 285/70-17, put 265/70-17 in as the stock size. Tried the original stock size first and was off by a 2-3mph.
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:05 PM
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    nudavinci64 Robert @ Holy Horsepower

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    May still be slightly off. I did the same thing. Better than 5-10 mph. Try the off road size 265/70/16 the stock I believe is 17” size is 265/65/17 the 70 could be doing it.

    I used a hypertech for a few changes on 265/70/16 to 285/70/17 to 285/70/17 with 4.55 then now 4.56 with 315/70/17. Each one was off slightly. More now but was close.

    I suggest leaving it plugged in with the UsB and feed it under your driver side. That way you can adjust without pulling everything out. I have mine setup and never have to pull it all out just plug in and change and see how it works out.
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2021 at 5:49 AM
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    I tried putting in the stock tire size and it is still off, and since you can put in the actual tire height I used the standard 30.61" for the stock tire and it is till off which with my OCD is driving me nuts lol
     
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    Good idea, would save a lot of time and I could just bring my laptop out and hook up
     
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    Boosted Money Pit....
    yah no way did I want to have to do that each time. not like it happens often but I have had to do it a few times the past couple years. made it a breeze.
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2021 at 10:01 AM
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    Does this device change both the speedometer and odometer for accuracy?


    edit.. a little research answered my question

    Hypertech's Speedometer Calibrator can correct the speedometer and odometer for tires up to 54 inches (depending on the application), and/or non-stock rear gear ratios. It is engineered for drivers who want speedometer recalibration functions without the additional expense of other tuning features.
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2021 at 4:10 PM
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    Just curious does the hype tech account for 3%+\- the speedometer could be off from the factory.
     
  9. Jan 9, 2021 at 5:31 PM
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    Maybe but I don't think so? The adjustments are either made by entering your tire sizes (old and new) or by entering in your tires heights
     
  10. Jan 9, 2021 at 6:20 PM
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    I asked cause. I wonder if it was off by 3% from the get go will it still be off after. Thus driving you crazy.
     
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    does it constantly have to be plugged into the OBD port?
     
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    It plugs into the Speedometer wires and bypasses the ODB port as I recall. Mine worked great for 1 1/2 years and now it won't do anything. It tells me its programmed but nothing changes. I have used the manual option and changed it trying to see if that would do anything. It doesn't. I have done the multiple tries with the same values as sometimes I had to resort to that to get the changes to take affect. Took the dash apart multiple times and finally gave up. I just know my 285/75/r17s are 5% off and my winter tires (265/70/r16?? OEM size) are spot on for my 2014.
     

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