Re-gear the speedometer?
01-13-04, 05:46 PM
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Re-gear the speedometer?
Does anyone know if you can re-gear the speedometer in order to correct for different size tires?
I keep looking for tires, but can't bear to spend $400-500 on tires that are only going to last 40k miles or less. But, the slightly larger O.D. tires I am looking at will throw my speedo off. I don't like that idea much either.
Can it be done?
I keep looking for tires, but can't bear to spend $400-500 on tires that are only going to last 40k miles or less. But, the slightly larger O.D. tires I am looking at will throw my speedo off. I don't like that idea much either.
Can it be done?
01-13-04, 05:49 PM
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You can swap speedo gear from a few other cars. Youll have to do the calculation of which one will suit you best for the tire diameter you are running.
http://members.ij.net/mrmazda/speedo.html
P.S.- Id kill for tires to last 40k miles
http://members.ij.net/mrmazda/speedo.html
P.S.- Id kill for tires to last 40k miles
01-13-04, 05:56 PM
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Yea 40,000 tires only last that long on hondas 
trust me! About the speedo that site that rxmfn7 should do it for you, actually Ive been looking to do the same thing so that site helps me too!
trust me! About the speedo that site that rxmfn7 should do it for you, actually Ive been looking to do the same thing so that site helps me too!
01-13-04, 06:14 PM
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My FC is my daily driver too. So a good 40-50k mile tire will last me 30-40k miles. I am religious with inflating and rotating my tires (I work at a tire shop).
I am looking at either a 225/50/16 or 225/50/15 for my FC. Gotta get rid of my 14" rims and do the 5-lug soon.
My current tires are getting pretty worn. Good for a little while longer, but still needing replacement soon (like next month).
Thanks for the information....hopefully I can figure out the proper gear and find one now.
I am looking at either a 225/50/16 or 225/50/15 for my FC. Gotta get rid of my 14" rims and do the 5-lug soon.
My current tires are getting pretty worn. Good for a little while longer, but still needing replacement soon (like next month).
Thanks for the information....hopefully I can figure out the proper gear and find one now.
