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Adjusting speedo for different size rims and tires

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Old 10-05-2011, 03:00 PM
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Default Adjusting speedo for different size rims and tires

Is there any way to adjust a speedometer for bigger sized rims and tires that are not stock? I think there are programmers out there for trucks that plug into the ecu ports to adjust for non-oem rim and tire sizes. Didnt know if there programmers for Hyundais too.
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I am also interested in this as well, hope someone knows.
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I don't see the point? I have 16" rims on my Accent and my speed o can't be off by more than 5 mph at higher speeds. I could understand the need if you have GIANT tires on your truck, but for our cars, I say forgetaboutit.
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The problem comes in when your tires' outside diameter changes by an inch or more. Normal tire tread wear will be at least that much of a difference, from fresh to worn-out tires. The WHEEL has very little to do with the whole question, unless they are too big to fit a tire in something like the stock tire diameter.
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Well in my case I have a few things going on, like the elantra trans feeding an LC2 gauge cluster in an LC. I found that with 205/50R16 the speedo is perfect but thats a bit to much sidewall for me so I went from 50's to 45's. This has me off by 5mph, for instance if my speedo says 70mph im doing 65.
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Did you use highway mile markers to measure or ???



This could be a good time to print up some custom gauge faces with a speedometer calibrated for your setup.
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I used the electronic speed displays that are all over california for measuring my speed.
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I can look into making a converter/rescale box that goes between the speed sensor and the rest of the harness if you guys think it's marketable.
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when upgrading to bigger wheels and tires..it's recommended to stick with "plus sizes"



or a tire that has the same diameter of the oem size tire..




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