Tire, speedo question
#1
09-07-04, 08:59 AM
Tire, speedo question
Last time I retired my Buick Century, 93, 3.3 I had original type tires on it 185-75-14. I put on 205-70-14s on it and the ride is much better and it handles better. The speedo seems fast and I imagine it is. Is there a formula that will tell me what degree my speedo is off? The original tires are about 1 1/2 inches taller than the replacements.
#2
09-07-04, 02:53 PM
A 185/75r14 is equivilent to a 195/70r14 in height.A 205/70r14 should be taller than the stock 185/75r14 resulting in the spedo reading SLOWER than actual speed not faster.How did you measure the tires.
#4
09-15-04, 08:36 AM
Member
Try this....
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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1.5% too slow.. So if your speedo reads 60mph youre actually doing 60.9mph. Dont think you'd get a ticket for that difference...j/k
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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1.5% too slow.. So if your speedo reads 60mph youre actually doing 60.9mph. Dont think you'd get a ticket for that difference...j/k
