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Date:         Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:39:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Björn Ratjen <Bjorn@IGLIDE.NET>
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From:         Björn Ratjen <Bjorn@IGLIDE.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Looking for a Syncro speedo
Comments: To: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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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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