Date:         Fri, 20 Jul 2001 18:44:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: 15" wheels effect on spedometer?
Comments: To: Ed Shultz <eshultz@GENUITY.COM>
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It depends on the diameter of the tire wheel combination. You can find 14"
wheel/tire combinations that have a larger diameter than a given 15"
wheel/tire combination.  It is not likely to be found in practice, but it is
possible.

Take a look at the tire manufacturer's specifications for the diameter of the
14" and 15" tires, and you can figure out the difference.  Most manufacturers
also give a figure of revolutions per mile. If you look at the bottom of your
speedometer you will see a number - like 805 - which indicates the revs/mile
the speedo is calibrated to.

With a little math, you can figure out the difference. Of course, any good
speedo shop can recalibrate your speedo to the new tire diameter.

Todd
88 westy

Ed Shultz wrote:

> Hi List,
>
> When moving from 14" to 15" wheels on a Vanagon, how does that effect the
> accuracy of the spedo? A lot? A little? It seems the spedo is reading
> higher. But how can that be?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ed
> Ed Shultz
> 1987 Syncro GL
> Photos: http://homepage.mac.com/eshultz/PhotoAlbum.html