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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Default Speedometer problem with 18" rims

I was driving with my friends and we were checking our speedometer. while they were going 65mph, I was making 58mph [&:] at same speed.

I think it is because of 18" rims that I have. Is there any place that I can get this problem fixed? or can I do it myself ?

That's why my car is so slow [8D]
 
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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If you got new wheels but didnt get the right profile tire compared to your old one, your speedometer will be off, either slow or fast.
 
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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the gearing changes as well, your final drive is now higher.
 
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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so how can this be fixed? or it cant?
 
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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so how can this be fixed? or it cant?

you can fix the speedo if they make a gear to correct for taller tires. The taller gearing can only be fixed with smaller tires, or change the gearing in the tranny.
 
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