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Will bigger wheels change accuracy of odometer or speedometer?

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Old Oct 27, 2000 | 07:53 PM
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Thinking of changing 15 in for 16 ir 17 in? Will Speedo or Odo have to be recalibrated? Thanks in advance guys.
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Old Oct 27, 2000 | 08:17 PM
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As long as you maintain the stock diameter with the new tires, the readings will remain accurate.
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Old Oct 27, 2000 | 08:19 PM
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Originally posted by Micah95GLE
As long as you maintain the stock diameter with the new tires, the readings will remain accurate.
Does that mean like a low profile tire?
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Old Oct 27, 2000 | 10:02 PM
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you got it
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Old Oct 28, 2000 | 12:21 AM
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FAQ you.
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Old Oct 28, 2000 | 06:10 AM
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yep -it'll change slightly.
16" go with 215/55 or 225/50.
17" go with 235/45 - at 80 it's actually about 78MPH.
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Old Oct 28, 2000 | 10:12 AM
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Originally posted by Mike Cline
Thinking of changing 15 in for 16 ir 17 in? Will Speedo or Odo have to be recalibrated? Thanks in advance guys.
You will find a good tire size calculator at this site:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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