Notices
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd/3rd gen pickups, and 1st/2nd gen 4Runners with IFS
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DashLynx

MPH off after adding tires ???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-18-2006, 06:43 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
91ToyTrck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Roanoke, VA
Posts: 571
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
MPH off after adding tires ???

I added the 32x11.50 tires to my truck and well opps I got myself a ticket. I haven't been to a car place yet to have it calibrated. I'm just wondering how much it might be off so I don't do anymore speeding around town. I got pulled doing 77 in a 65 and I had it set on 70. I just didn't think that it would be off that much only going up to 32s, but then again my truck does say it came with 225s stock.

Any thaughts on how much it might actually be off ?
Old 09-18-2006, 07:00 AM
  #2  
Contributing Member
 
YotaFun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Chadds Ford, PA
Posts: 1,744
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
That sucks.

Stepdad got pulled over for the same problem in his blazer back in the day, but he got off scott free somehow...

If you had it set at 70 and you were supposidly doing 77 the I would say it sound like it is about a 7MPH diffrence. It would be safe and go with that at least as a start.
Old 09-18-2006, 07:09 AM
  #3  
Registered User
 
rockota's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 792
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Simple math... What is the circumference of the stock tires? What is the circumference of the 32's? Difference in percentage is?
Old 09-18-2006, 07:12 AM
  #4  
Contributing Member
 
04 Rocko Taco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,047
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
yeah it won't be a flat speed, it will be a percentage 33's from stock yeild about a 10% difference in odo/speedo. What size tires did you have stock, and what size are they now....check out this link, it does the calculations for you. http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyna...ech_calcs.html
Speedo Check is the last one. Good luck.
Old 09-18-2006, 07:14 AM
  #5  
Contributing Member
 
mastacox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 2,893
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by 91ToyTrck
I got pulled doing 77 ... and I had it set on 70.
Any thaughts on how much it might actually be off ?
Sounds like your speedo is about 10% off.
Old 09-18-2006, 07:22 AM
  #6  
Contributing Member
 
4mydogs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: the beach
Posts: 1,458
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Got GPS? That'll show you how far off you are at any speed.
Old 09-18-2006, 08:21 AM
  #7  
Contributing Member
 
wjwerdna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Novi, MI
Posts: 1,861
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos has a great calculator
Old 09-18-2006, 08:28 AM
  #8  
Contributing Member
 
wjwerdna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Novi, MI
Posts: 1,861
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
and use "292-70-16" in the calculator to get a 32x11.5x16 or "292-74-15" to get 32x11.5x15
Old 09-18-2006, 09:15 AM
  #9  
Registered User
 
Saint_Berzerker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 212
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Another good calc!

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
Old 09-18-2006, 09:43 AM
  #10  
Registered User
 
Bill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Calgary, AB, Can
Posts: 687
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
good rule of thumb is 3% for every inch of size increase. 31-> 32, 3% off, 31 -> 33, 6% off
Old 09-21-2006, 08:48 PM
  #11  
Registered User
 
BuujinBejiita's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Evansville, WY
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My 4Runner from 31s to 32s isnt really even off, maybe 3mph but my 88 toyota truck at 60mph was really going 68 so it does vary, Like the above said a GPS will tell you how much your off. My truck got me out of 3 speeding tickets though ''I just put on my bigger tires so I havent re-geared it yet, How fast was I going cause my speedomete said 30'' lol.
Old 09-21-2006, 09:51 PM
  #12  
Registered User
 
jon_7248's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Grapevine TX
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hmmm not sure on what gears he has, but I went from 31s to 33s on my tacoma and got a 10%diff. I went from 31s to 33s on my 4runner (both 5spd btw) and had a 5% diff abouts.
Old 09-21-2006, 11:04 PM
  #13  
Registered User
 
AH64ID's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,655
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
225 is roughly a 28" tire, so 5" difference 5/28 = about 17% off. GPS is the best way, the next best way is to use the mile post signs, or have a friend pace you. The easiset way for a friend to pace you is to have them go 50. See what you read, double the difference. Thats your % off.

As far as I know you cannot have it reacalibrated. If its electronic you can add a calibration module. Dakota Digital sells one.

If its mechanical you can have a calibration gear set added to the cable. Iss Pro of Portland will do this.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Yota.Jay
Tires & Wheels
15
10-24-2015 08:41 AM
Tonetrk
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
4
08-06-2015 10:06 AM
PlayAwhile
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
5
07-20-2015 11:36 AM
TURBOrunnerNM
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
0
07-20-2015 08:31 AM
MTLroadierunner
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
0
07-06-2015 12:17 PM



Quick Reply: MPH off after adding tires ???



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:46 PM.