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17 to 18 inch rims, speedometer off,how much??

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How much would changing to 18 inchers from 17 mess up my MPH?
 

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It won't if you keep the outside tire diameter the same.
 
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I'd be going from a 245/45/ZR17 to a 265/35/ZR18..


had a typo, I meant 245/45
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
It won't if you keep the outside tire diameter the same.
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Click on the link. Then click on calculators and figure out your tire height.
www.randysringandpinion.com
 

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GeorgiaGT40 said:
I'd be going from a 245/75/ZR17 to a 265/35/ZR18..
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

You would be off a bit.

I would suggest a 275/35/18 out back, It will keep your speedo close. it will only be off 0.4%
 
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It says I will go from 31.468503937007874 to 25.30314960629921 in tire height....
 
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...not too bad off

.9 mph off
 
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