big rims, slower speedo readings?
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does big rims equate to slower speedometer readings???
by how much difference? -
i doubt so dude!!probably you tried faster car..
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If you get the wrong tyres, you'll have wheels with a circumference that varies too much from the original. With every turn of the wheels you'll travel a greater or smaller distance. Your speedometer will thus be rendered inaccurate.
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I think to minimize speed difference to the speedo, try not to go beyond manufacturer's wheel spec available for your car, ie Mini has wheels in sizes from 15" to 18".
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So that's why TP generally don't catch people who exceed speeds limits by 10%?
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Bigger rims can, but u have to use lower profile tyres so that the overall wheel diameter stays around the same, and therefore ur speedo wont vary too much. Recommended you stay within 3% of the stock wheel setup.
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the reason why i posted this question was.. i met with some speed problem for the past 2-3days..
i have not been going up to high speeds for a v.long time...
but yesterday and today, decided to give it a go..
from bowen sec sch.. to the right turn to srg gdns.. i only managed to hit 130-140km/h.. but the thing is, the speedo readings did not feel like it was 130-140. it felt more like 150-160km/h.. or maybe im wromg also.. it cld be 130-140.. cuz ive not been above 120 for a v.long time..
but it does seem wrong that the stretch of road allowed me to acclerate to such a low speed..
any advise???
i drive mz6.. -
Next time don't pull of such high speed "experiments" there cos i frequent that road every weekend.Originally posted by zerocool85:the reason why i posted this question was.. i met with some speed problem for the past 2-3days..
i have not been going up to high speeds for a v.long time...
but yesterday and today, decided to give it a go..
from bowen sec sch.. to the right turn to srg gdns.. i only managed to hit 130-140km/h.. but the thing is, the speedo readings did not feel like it was 130-140. it felt more like 150-160km/h.. or maybe im wromg also.. it cld be 130-140.. cuz ive not been above 120 for a v.long time..
but it does seem wrong that the stretch of road allowed me to acclerate to such a low speed..
any advise???
i drive mz6..
Its a freaking 50kmh speed limit road there for God's sake.
Wanna do something like that make your way over to LCK past jln bahar. -
i live near there.. i know the road conditions... thats why i pull such stunts..
yeah i know its dangerous and stuff.. however it was already 4am and its as dead as lck 40 tiang -
if you choose/calculate your upgarded tires/rims, you should be able to match back to your stock quite closely +/- a little.Originally posted by zerocool85:does big rims equate to slower speedometer readings???
by how much difference?
hope this can help you - http://www.paspeedo.com/calculator.htm -
lol go study AT in ITE lah or ask the teacher teaching that course and you will know liaoOriginally posted by zerocool85:does big rims equate to slower speedometer readings???
by how much difference?
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wtf!?! i reach 130 can feel the trees and branches "flying" pass mi, so scared liao... u still can go 160..Originally posted by zerocool85:the reason why i posted this question was.. i met with some speed problem for the past 2-3days..
i have not been going up to high speeds for a v.long time...
but yesterday and today, decided to give it a go..
from bowen sec sch.. to the right turn to srg gdns.. i only managed to hit 130-140km/h.. but the thing is, the speedo readings did not feel like it was 130-140. it felt more like 150-160km/h.. or maybe im wromg also.. it cld be 130-140.. cuz ive not been above 120 for a v.long time..
but it does seem wrong that the stretch of road allowed me to acclerate to such a low speed..
any advise???
i drive mz6..