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speedometer change with bigger tire?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by cantac09, May 3, 2009.

  1. May 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM
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    cantac09

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    I am going to change my tires from a 265/70/16 to a 285/70/17 and i was wondering how much my speedometer is going to change and if it is worth getting re-calibrated
    thanks:)
     
  2. May 3, 2009 at 10:00 PM
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    bajamoon

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    not sure how much, i did the same thing and really did not notice much when i drive by the signs that say your speed, not worth recalibrating.
     
  3. May 3, 2009 at 10:00 PM
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    At 60 mph, you will be going just over 62 mph.......Not worth it IMHO.
     
  4. May 3, 2009 at 10:17 PM
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    ok thanks for your help guys
     
  5. May 3, 2009 at 10:20 PM
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    I asked the dealer about having the speedo re-calibrated. They said there is no such adjustment, however there are devices that claim to do it. The ones I've seen are kind of pricey for the speedo being off by only 3-5 mph at 60. I wouldn't spend my money on one.
     
  6. May 4, 2009 at 9:29 AM
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    If your truck is like mine, your already going slower than the speed on the gauge is showing.

    I recently went on a road trip to pick up some goodies for my truck, and traveled a long distance on the PA Turnpike. They had the portable speed guns set up at a couple of places, and every one of those showed me going 2-3 MPG slower that the gauge was actually reading.

    I now have 265/70R17's and my actual MPH is right on what the gauge shows.
     
  7. May 4, 2009 at 11:32 AM
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    cantac09

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    i have never had my truck clocked before but even if it is only 2-3 kms over that shouldnt be a big dealer like the others guys told me
     
  8. May 4, 2009 at 11:32 AM
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    but thanks i have never heard of that before
     

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