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prplprowlr
03-05-2007, 08:25 PM
I am wanting to get a set of 37x12.50x17 bf all terains so to keep the stock look but give me a little more tire. Does anyone know how bad this will affect the speedometer? and if so how much will i be off? Any help will be appreciated.

timgco
03-05-2007, 08:45 PM
I am wanting to get a set of 37x12.50x17 bf all terains so to keep the stock look but give me a little more tire. Does anyone know how bad this will affect the speedometer? and if so how much will i be off? Any help will be appreciated.

The faster you go, the more it's off.

I thought it was around 7 mph at 75mph. just buy a Superchips programmer or Hypertech. you'll want to redo your shift points anyhow wwith the larger tires.

f5fstop
03-05-2007, 11:31 PM
Also, take it for a spin with a good GPS unit, and compare. Sometimes, they are slightly off from the factory and larger tires will bring it in line.

Captain of the Titanic
03-06-2007, 12:42 AM
37/35 = 1.057 = 5.7% off

Ie. At 10 miles an hour, you will be traveling 10.57
At 100 mph, you will be traveling at 105.7 mph....