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DMAX Daddy
02-28-2003, 21:34
Okay, Im asking for opinions here, nobodies is wrong!

Using a GPS I borrowed, my Speedo is 3% off:
Speedo 40MPH = 41.2 Actual
60MPH = 61.8 Actual
80MPH = 82.4 Actual

I have been waiting to get a box like the TTS/Predator to correct for Speedo error.

Now my question, without starting another which box is best argument, should I open my search to all boxes (like TST, Juice, Hot Juice) and quit being so anal about my speedometer?

[ 02-28-2003: Message edited by: DMAX Daddy ]</p>

NWDmax
02-28-2003, 23:53
Buy bigger tires.LOL :D

schnier
03-01-2003, 06:28
I also went from 245 stock tires to 265 tires a couple of months ago. The speedometer reads just like yours, off 2-3 miles per hour. Do not forget your fuel mileage will also decrease because of the larger tire circumference. I am wiating for the revision on the predator to correct it, in the near future, I hope.

Kennedy
03-01-2003, 09:37
Your results are similar to mine on the dyno. I believe the factory speedo is a couple percent "optimistic" and the change in tire size flips that around. The odometer, on the other hand is now off whereas before it seemed to be right on...

hoot
03-01-2003, 11:08
I have noticed that with the 255/85-R16 Dunlop Radial Rover RV's seem to have made my speedo very close to right on judging from road speed readers and seeing cars digital readouts from my truck.