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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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I just put new tires on my car that have about 1" bigger diameter than stock. I used a tire calc and it said I am about 4 mph off. Any way I can adjust this so it's more accurate? Can I take it into a shop and how much would it cost. Thanks.
 
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Nope no adjustments.
the digital to analog converter has no adjustment.
 
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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So i'm stuck with my speedo being off?
 
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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pretty much, just have to be aware that it is off, and 4mph? seems like alot, according to the radar things that the police put up say I am 3mph off, and I have 18s on mine.
 
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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It doesn't matter what diameter wheels you're using, the tire's rolling diameter can still be off. What tire is listed on the door jamb sticker and what size tires do you have on? Give us the XXX/XXRXX format
 
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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The tires are almost an inch and a half bigger in diameter. They barely don't rub. I don't have to numbers now and I don't feel like getting dressed and going outside on Thanksgiving.

I believe the stocks were: 185/70/14

And the new ones are: 205/65/15
 
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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You can fix the speedo by installing an Apexi Rev & Speed meter. Might be a bit more expensive than you'd like, but you can adjust your speedo in % with it.
 
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