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Do bigger tires effect the speedometer How do you calculate the difference I had 29.5 inch tires and now have 33 inch tires?
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∙ 14y ago
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.
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Do bigger tires effect the speedometer in how speed in calculated?
Yes, they do.
Does the size of the rear tires make a difference in the speed of a front wheel drive car?
No. It will not effect speedometer accuracy.
Will a lower profile tire make your car rev higher?
no it will not. Bigger rims (wheels) will make the car faster in a straight line but more difficult to turn. Smaller ones will have the opposite effect. The speed difference is about +- 2% of whatever the speedometer is reading.
How do 20 inch rims effect a car?
It will affect the speedometer. For example, bigger rims will make you go faster than what the speedometer is actually reading. If it say's 50mph with regular rims, then with larger rims you will be going faster.
Will your abs light effect the speedometer?
no
Do bigger tires affect the speedometer How do you calculate the difference I had 14 inch tires and now have 17 inch tires?
Bigger tires only effect the speed compared with the speedometer if the total circumference around the entire wheel and tire is larger. I replaced my 15 inch tire with a 17 inch and there is no difference. The size (14,15,16,17 etc.) is simply the size of the rim and the hole in the tire for the rim to fit. Most of the time you wont need to worry because the tire sidewall will be thinner to accomodate for the larger rim. The only time you should really be worried about that is if your putting really big rims on a car or putting big tires on a truck. If the total circumference is larger than it will have to be taken to a dealership or mechanic to be recalculated.
Will the change in tire size effect the speedometer?
if the diameter will be greater or less then the speedometer will be effected
Why does my Speedometer read faster than I am driving?
The size of tires can effect that accuracy of a speedometer. Larger tires will cause the speedometer to read less than you are actually going.
Does putting bigger wheels on your car effect the speedometer?
Yes the larger the tire the faster the speedometer goes. To get it right have the person who installs your tires to reset your comp. or in older cars the gear in your transmission cable.. yes it does. Different variables effect how much. The main thing is getting your alignment done as well. I would upgrade to a larger brake system with it because you will need more stopping power.
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.
Does changing the tire height affect anything?
It will effect the accuracy of the speedometer and odometer, effect the transmission shift points, effect the fuel mileage, effect the brake horse power,
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