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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.

 
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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...

 
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thanks

 
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it says tire calc. on the left hand menu.

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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oops...
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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okay so i need 215/45/17 on 17x7 rims and everything will be good?

 
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yup.. 215/45/17 tires have almost the same diameter as stock wheels/tires

 
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thanks a bunch dudes!

 
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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!)

 
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does the 215/40 effect the speedo much?

 
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get either 205/45 or 215/40

 
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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.