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Odometers don't measure the distance directly, they count the number of turns. Usually somewhere in the drive train, after the gear box.
A bigger tire will have a bigger circumference. And bigger circumference means that you get a longer travelled distance for each turn.
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Do oversized tires affect odometer readings?
yes by the same amout it throws off your speedo
Do larger tires affect the odometer?
Yes. with larger tires the odometer will show less mileage than actually travelled.
Does your 17 inch tires affect the odometer on your car which had 16 inch stock tires?
If the overall height is different, then yes.
Does changing tires to snow tires increase odometer speed?
If the snow tires have a bigger diameter than the others, the odo and the speedo will read a bit low. If the snow tires have a smaller diameter the odo and speedo will read a bit high.
How much would tire size affect odometer reading?
TS = OR * CTD / STD Where: TS = True Speed OR = Odometer Reading CTD = Diameter of the current tires on your car STD = Diameter of the Standard Tire for your car.
Will bigger tires affect how the car rides?
How it rides, handles, fuel mileage and power are affected.
Do bigger tires effect the speedometer How do you calculate the difference I had 29.5 inch tires and now have 33 inch tires?
Larger tires will affect the speedometer. There may not be a large difference in your application, but there will be a difference. You may be reading 45mph, and really be going 48mph. the worst problem will be in your odometer after a few thousand miles. your odometer will be WAY off once you have traveled a few K miles. I would suggest going to a local transmission shop to have your speedo re-calibrated for the larger tires. If you go much larger than that, check with your local mechanic on how well your transmission will be able to turn such a large tire. you may need to be re-geared.
Do bigger tires effect the speedometer How do you calculate the difference I had 30 inch tires and now have 33 inch tires?
YesPutting larger diameter tires on any vehicle will affect the speedometer and odometer readings. If you know the revolutions per mile for the original tires and the larger tires, you could calculate the speed difference. If they are already on the vehicle, you can also drive down the highway, set the speed at 60 MPH and measure the time it takes to drive between mile markers. One mile at 60 MPH takes 60 seconds. If it is not 60 seconds between mile markers, the difference is the speedometer error. AnswerYour tires are 10% larger than the car thinks. Therefore, you travel 10% more than your car recognizes. This has two effects: Your actual speed is 10% MORE than what your speedometer is reflecting. (When your speedometer reads 60, you are actually traveling 66)10=11, 40=44, 100=110 etc.Your actual mileage is 10% MORE than what your odometer is reflecting. (When your odometer reads 100 miles, you have actually traveled 110)So when you see a cop doing a speed trap, remember to slow down accordingly.When you sell your car, don't forget to disclose that you have larger tires and that the odometer should read more miles than it does.
How do you recalibrate speedometer and odometer on 1995 Chevy 1500 z71 with 35 inch tires and lift kit?
Jet Accu Speed Speedometer calibrator. It adjusts your speedometer for bigger tires or gear change. Only works on automatic transmissions.
What makes the odometer go to fast?
wrong size tires.
Does odometer increase when towing a 1994 Wrangler?
if the rear tires are turning the odometer does go up. but you can pull the drive shaft out and it will not matter the odometer will stay the same.
What safety concerns should one keep in mind when looking for a used Ford?
Tires, engine parts and age of the vehicle are all very important to think about. The odometer readings should be at a managable level if you are going to purchase a used Ford.
