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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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just wondering if I need to recalibrate for my new rims and tires?
 
Old Jun 28, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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How big of a change did you make in the OD of the tire and wheel?
 
Old Jun 28, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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well i went from stock 15 to 17
front tires are 275 back tires are 315
 
Old Jun 28, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Yea, measure your diameter of your rear tire and divide that into 20168 Tire revs per mile
20168 divided by 26" = 775
 
Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Not sure, but maybe this will help.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/99-04-tire-sizes.html
 
Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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I do know, that the tires you got are the same sidewall height as a 245/45 17..

Which came on GT's, Mach1's and Cobras.

But i cant remember stock v6 sizes.
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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well I have the predator wont that do it for me?
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Your old tires and new tires are withing spitting distance of being identical as far as overall height. You'll be fine without any changes. Don't worry about unless you get stupid with the tire sizes. You'll know... it'll rub.
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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ok, maybe its just me but it seems to me that im going faster than my speedo says.

Got the same ones are you red
 
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 03:48 AM
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I highly doubt your going that much faster if any. If you're not sure just have some one pace you on a highway, then you will know how fast you are going.
 
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob
well I have the predator wont that do it for me?
Just for ***** and giggles, measure your tire height and use your Predator to check it. Its takes 5 mins.
 
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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My cars 3 - 4 mph off.

I have 18s with 275 40s and 255/45. I think on the front.

And its off and I get occassional rub.

Just wish they would hurry up n wear so i can get wider and skinnier.
 
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob
well i went from stock 15 to 17
front tires are 275 back tires are 315

315, that's a big tire!
 
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sand1303
315, that's a big tire!
Na. I wish I had that.
My 275 isn't cutting it. haha
 
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