The "ideal" ratio correction would be a 205/75 15 tire. 215/75 15 is slightly low but with the Jetta Speedo you are still closer than leaving the original speedo in place. Björn At 12:19 PM 03/10/2006, BenT Syncro wrote: >Björn, > >Just the use of 15" wheels and tires do not guarantee height difference (and >corrected speedo in this case). It will depend on the aspect ratio of the >tires. For example, if you simply go to a "plus one" size, the total height >remains about the same. > >BenT Björn Ratjen, Ph.D. Cobble Hill, B.C. phone/fax (250) 743-7575 |
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