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Does size of tires make a difference in the speed and speedometer?
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∙ 11y ago
If you change the size of the diameter of the original size of tire , YES
If you go LARGER in diameter , you will actually be going FASTER then your speedometer indicates and
If you go SMALLER in diameter , you will actually be going SLOWER than your speedometer indicates
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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.
An automobile speedometer is configured to read speed proportional to the rotational speed of its wheels If larger wheels such as snow tires are used will the speedometer reading be high low or no dif?
Larger tires will make the speedo lower than actual speed.
Do smaller tires effect speedometer?
Yes. Because the speed is usually measured at the transmission, smaller tires make the speed show faster than is actually travelled.
Can speeding speeding ticket be beat because of over sized tires?
No you need to have your speedometer calibrated. over size tires will make your vehicle read a lower speed, but nit more than a few miles over the limit. There are NO EXCUSES
What size of wheels go on your 1966 Pontiac catalina?
If by wheels you mean the steel rims, most Catalinas were equipped with 14 inch wheels. You can increase the size of the wheels, but that requires buying different tires. Often times changing the wheels and tires from stock will require calibrating the speedometer. A larger tire spins fewer times per mile which causes the speedometer to indicate a slower speed. A change from 14 to 15 inch wheels won't make a huge difference in speedometer error (8%) unless you are driving at a very high rate of speed. As speed increases, error increases. Mounting wheels above 15 inches runs the risk of a speeding ticket unless you have a GPS unit that can be used as a fallback speedometer.
Does the speedometer have more than the rear axle speed sensor to make it function?
I'm pretty sure the speedometer uses the transmission speed sensor. the rear axle speed sensor is for the rear antilock brakes.
Where is the speedometer cable on a 1994 pickup 4x4?
The exact location of the speedometer cable is dependent upon the make and model of your 1994 pickup truck. In general, the speedometer cable goes from the speedometer to the speed sensor.
You have a 1991 Ford Explorer and the speedometer seems to read faster than vehicle is traveling How do you calibrate a speedometer?
First, make sure the vehicle has the right size tires. Look on the door plate or in the glove box to find the size recommendations. If the tires are sized correctly, the speedometer cable gear can be changed to affect the speedometer displayed speed. Remove the cable where it enters the transmission tailshaft, count the number of teeth and get a different size gear depending on whether you want the speedometer to display faster or slower. If the speedometer is showing slower than you are actually travelling, get fewer teeth on a replacment gear. If the speedometer is showing faster than you are actually travelling get a gear with MORE teeth on the replacment gear.
What would happen if you put 15 inch tires on a car that calls for 14 inch tires?
First off I am assuming the larger tires and wheels fit with adequate clearance. The 15" tires are likely taller than the 14" tires, that means they have a larger circumference, thus a longer rolling distance. It will make the car sit slightly higher. Most likely the biggest difference will be that the speedometer and odometer will read incorrectly, I don't know just how much.
Can you replace 21560R16 with 21565R16 tires?
Yes you can. The difference is minimal but handling and speedometer reading may change slightly. The manufacturer has calibrated the vehicle to the recommended size so you are better off to stick to original specs. The only reason I would make the change is if the new tires were free. Don't mix sizes on the vehicle.
Can you put 15 inch tires on a Mitsubishi lancer?
It is appropriate to place 15 inch tire on a Mitsubishi Lancer. The tires can be high or low profile. A mechanic may had to make a slight speedometer adjustment.
Does putting bigger tires on a car affect the handling?
Putting larger tires on your car will give you higher top spee with less torque. However, changing the tire size will make your speedometer inaccurate.
