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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Will I have to change the gearing for the speedometer when changing from my stock tires (225/75R16) on x steel wheels to 32'' tires?
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Regearing not necessary but your computer will need to be flashed for the new tire size otherwise your speedo will be off. I think the dealer can flash upto the 255/75R-16. Won't be perfect but will be close.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Do u think the dealer will charge me for that ? what will happen if i dont do this the speedo will just be wrong?
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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i can't believe that a dealer wouldn't charge you to re-flash your computer to adjust your speedo. if you don't your speedometer and odometer will both be off. you'll just have to keep that in mind if you don't change it
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Do u think the dealer will charge me for that ? what will happen if i dont do this the speedo will just be wrong?
The modification of the wheel size is more than 3%. Therefore, yes you will have to pay.

Your actual size is: 29.28"
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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It's possible you may need to regear. What gears do you have now? With that short a tire, you may have 3.21s. If so, you will definately notice a difference.
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Originally Posted by BBirish
Do u think the dealer will charge me for that ? what will happen if i dont do this the speedo will just be wrong?
Originally Posted by mstay4
i can't believe that a dealer wouldn't charge you to re-flash your computer to adjust your speedo. if you don't your speedometer and odometer will both be off. you'll just have to keep that in mind if you don't change it
It depends on the dealer. Mine doesn't. But most are blood thirsty villians.
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Originally Posted by Frog Rubicon
The modification of the wheel size is more than 3%. Therefore, yes you will have to pay.

Your actual size is: 29.28"
thanks for the info
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by RedneckJeep
It's possible you may need to regear. What gears do you have now? With that short a tire, you may have 3.21s. If so, you will definately notice a difference.
i have the 3.73 gears
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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you will not need to have your speedo calibrated for the tire change as they are essentially the same. no tire measures what is listed on the sidewalls
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