What size will i need?
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What size will i need?
As you guys know i go myself a set of GXP wheels for my car but now i need to know what size rubber i will need to prechase for them because i know from my old test fit i did last year the stock GXP tire size is to tall and would through off my speedo. So what do i need?
my current tires; 225/60R16
GXP tire size; 235/50R18
I would also like to know what tires you guys would recomend, I am a very aggressive driver and i like to drive fast (never hit my limiter but i would like to (128mph))
my current tires; 225/60R16
GXP tire size; 235/50R18
I would also like to know what tires you guys would recomend, I am a very aggressive driver and i like to drive fast (never hit my limiter but i would like to (128mph))
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Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
your speedo will be off no matter what.
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Originally Posted by Peterg22000
Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
your speedo will be off no matter what.
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
if you use the tires you listed Pete....your speedo will read 60 mph when you are actually traveling 61.4 mph
those were just for referance so you know what sizes are on both factory rim, i need to know what size tire i will need to get accurate readings on the speedo, i know the number i put there wouldnt be what i needed
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Originally Posted by Peterg22000
Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
if you use the tires you listed Pete....your speedo will read 60 mph when you are actually traveling 61.4 mph
those were just for referance so you know what sizes are on both factory rim, i need to know what size tire i will need to get accurate readings on the speedo, i know the number i put there wouldnt be what i needed
Also, differnt manufacturers of tires will make a difference, a dunlop 225/60/16 may be 1/4inch different diameter than a michelin 225/60/16
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ok..... if you go with a
225/50/18 you speedo will be .5 slower
235/50/15 your speedo will read 1.4 mph slower
that is the closest you can get....i would not recommend the 225 tho because they will not look right on the rim....a 1.4 mph is nothing to be worried about
225/50/18 you speedo will be .5 slower
235/50/15 your speedo will read 1.4 mph slower
that is the closest you can get....i would not recommend the 225 tho because they will not look right on the rim....a 1.4 mph is nothing to be worried about