New rims change speedo?
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New rims change speedo?
Yeah so I'm gettin new rims real soon .. 17x7 .. on my 01 LX coupe and I was wondering if I would have to recalibrate my speedo to read the correct speed for the change in wheel size from my 14" up to 17". My friend had to on his Jetta, I didn't know if Dubs and Vics were different. Any input is appreciated!
http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/exel/bk7.gif those rims on Nitto NT-555 rubber.
http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/exel/bk7.gif those rims on Nitto NT-555 rubber.
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the difference depends on the tires you get with them...
find a tire calculator...
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
i think we have one of these on our site too but i don't remember where...
find a tire calculator...
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
i think we have one of these on our site too but i don't remember where...
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i think we have one of these on our site too but i don't remember where...
you dont need to. it also depends on your tire size. if you get 215/45/17, your speedo will be fine. if you get 205/40/17, it will be a little off but not by much
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sorry, i never really look at the left menu...
i used to hide it...
anyways, it's from the same site anyways...
thanks...now i don't have to search google for the tire calc!
sorry, i never really look at the left menu...
i used to hide it...
anyways, it's from the same site anyways...
thanks...now i don't have to search google for the tire calc!
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Rep Power: 296 i got the 215/45/17 and its nice. though, i wish i woulda got the 215/40/17. The 215/45/17 is kinda thick but does look nice and preserves the speedometer.
moral of my post- i woulda got the 215/40 (not the 205/40 though!)
moral of my post- i woulda got the 215/40 (not the 205/40 though!)
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Rep Power: 296 um a little im sure. look at the tire calc. i got the 215/45 because i wanted to be safe from potholes and speedo calibration and blah blah blah but I want 215/40 now.
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