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low99dakota
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3/03/2002
14:49:02

Subject: speedo calibration
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OK, I just bought a set of Boyd Stingrays 18x8, 6.5" backspacing. My current tire setup is 215/75/15. I am thinking of doing 245/40/18, but according to some charts I've seen my speedo will be 7.1% too fast. I played around with the numbers until I came to a 4.9% variation(too fast). That was with a 265/40/18. Two question:

Will I have rubbing issues(currently a 5/5 drop, soon to be 5/7)?

Is there anyway to recalibrate your speedo to get it right on agin?

Thanks for any/all replies.






IntenseDak39
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3/03/2002
14:56:20

RE: speedo calibration
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i believe bernd had something at speedtweaks that will calibrate for tires... i'll check it out.

with the rubbing... i really don't know. as long as there is enough backspacing. if you need to cut the lip from under the wheelwell.

intense

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low99dakota
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3/03/2002
15:04:06

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Yeah, I made sure on the backspacing, I got enough so I can tuck when I bag it. By rubbing I meant more of driving over bumps and stuff because it's pretty bad now (but I also have a BIG sidewall) I think it will be ok though....



IntenseDak39
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3/03/2002
15:07:53

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here try this for the speed question:

http://www.krcperformance.com/krc_performance_pcm.htm

look for the KRC Gear Box.

intense

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low99dakota
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3/03/2002
15:14:53

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Thanks for the link. I'll see how much I'm off after I get the tires mounted, then I'll probably pick one of those up.



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