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18-02-2014, 09:15 AM
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My AU 2 XR8 (Auto - 3:45 LSD) has 235/45 17 tyres on it but the speedo is 4-5% slow ie. sit the speedo on 104-105, car is doing 100.
As most 75% of my driving is on the highway in 100 zones, it is quite frustrating. I was thinking I could use a speedo corrector, ie. like the jaycar one, or change the speedo gear to one for a 3:23 ratio auto. But... Running 235/50 or 245/45 tyres could fix the problem and give a slightly better ride. I had 235/50 tyres on the other AU ute and the speedo was spot on, I have 245/45 on the back of that one now and the car does 98-99 when reading 100 on speedo, which I'm cool with... What are your thoughts? |
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18-02-2014, 12:43 PM
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I know everyone like a 'low look' but everyday drive I'd take the better ride path.
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18-02-2014, 04:08 PM
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CNC fixer guy
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Location: Melbourne Vic
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I had 235 45 r17 all round on 3.23:1 fairlane, the speedo was like yours (a few km out).
I ended up fitting 255 45 r17 (not such a common size) to fill the rear guards a bit (max legal width tyre for an 8 inch wide 17 inch diam rim). The speedo is now spot on with the gps. 245/45 would be good, go for it.
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19-02-2014, 12:13 AM
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245/45 is what is standard for commodores, I think, so would be cheaper than a 235/50, and would give the same overall diameter.
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19-02-2014, 04:31 AM
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Fg started with 235/50, changed to 245/45 in 2010/2011.
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19-02-2014, 05:20 PM
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104 at 100 I have found to be pretty standard. So to bring the speedo down, you will need a larger rolling diameter.
This site might help. http://tire-size-conversion.com/tyre-size-calculator/ Cheers Stu
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19-02-2014, 06:34 PM
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19-02-2014, 09:19 PM
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If you cant be bothered with metric to imperial conversion then you can try this one too:
http://www.willtheyfit.com It also has a handy visual reference in regards to wheel widths and offsets. Cheers.
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Changing tyre size on XR8 - 17 inch.
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