big wheels=messed up speedo?

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Chally_Rai
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big wheels=messed up speedo?

Post by Chally_Rai »

Just a rumour I heard? im changing from 13" to 14"....do i need to do anything about that?

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Post by david burton »

the wheel diameter means nothing, if you can compensate by having different tyres on the wheels then the overall diameter is the same, and you're fine!
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Tyre calculator

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Use the tyre calculator http://www.autopartuk.com/tyrecalc.php
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Post by dragon_green »

even if it does send your speedo out, there's nothing you can do about it other than be aware that the indicated speed is not right!
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chrisash32
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Post by chrisash32 »

put ur old wheel (with tyre) next to ur new one.
is the overall wheel the same size?
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