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Old 06-28-2010, 02:34 PM
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just wondering if I need to recalibrate for my new rims and tires?
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 02:39 PM
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How big of a change did you make in the OD of the tire and wheel?
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 02:42 PM
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well i went from stock 15 to 17
front tires are 275 back tires are 315
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 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
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 07:10 PM
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Not sure, but maybe this will help.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/99-04-tire-sizes.html
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 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.
 
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Old 06-29-2010, 12:15 PM
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well I have the predator wont that do it for me?
 
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Old 06-29-2010, 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.
 
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Old 06-29-2010, 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
 
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Old 06-30-2010, 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.
 
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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.
 
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Old 06-30-2010, 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.
 
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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!
 
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Old 07-11-2010, 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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