Date:         Mon, 18 Feb 2002 21:55:02 -0800
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: right sized tires, wrong speed indication
Comments: To: Cary Chiang <cchiang1@YAHOO.COM>
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Thank you very much for your response to my query.

William

Subject: Re: right sized tires, wrong speed indication


> What is the big deal about MPH being not accurate with different tires.
> Is
> there a police following you ready to give a ticket? Is it really that
> important to be so accurate? Does 3 to 4 miles per hour really matter
> that
> much.
>
> Please enlighten me as to why it is so important.
>
>
> William:
>
> The "big deal" is that this thread started (I believe) with a request for
the best cruising speed  for an automatic-equipped Vanagon.  Some of those
replying felt it necessary to differentiate between actual and indicated
speedometer readings, since vanagons are known for having inaccurate
speedometers while using standard size tires.  Accuracy would relate to
correct gas mileage calculations, RPMs vs. engine life, etc.  An accurate,
factual response is preferred by most people.  If you would rather have
*sort of* accurate answers to your Vanagon questions, please let the List
know!
>
> Cary
>
>
>
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