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powerman_5000
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Doesn't smaller rims or tires make you go faster than you normally would? Cause I need to get my speedometer calibrated and wanted to know.
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same question here i got 60's instead of 65's so does that mean i go alil slower than the speed says?(185/60/r14)
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It depends on the overall diametre difference between your old wheels/tires and the new ones.<p>Go here to find the speed difference.<p>Tire Size Calculator<p>~A
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smaller overall diameter = more revoultions per distance = indicates higher on speedo<p>Youre doing 75, it shows 78<p>taller overall diameter = fewer revolutions per distance, = indicates lower on speedo<p>Youre doing 75, it shows 72
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