[Shotimes] tire sizes

[Paul L Fisher]

No, they used the same circumference tire with a different ID (inside
diameter).


Paul L Fisher

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-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Shylo McKinsey
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 2:22 PM
To: bjshov8@comcast.net; TaurusSHO
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] tire sizes

I would think ford recalibrated (sp) the speedo after
putting larger wheels on it.

Shylo McKinsey

'91 White MTX

--- bjshov8@comcast.net wrote:
> Theoretically you will be going 3 mph slower with
> the speedo indicating 60 mph, but different
> manufacturers specs will vary slightly.
> 
> BTW, I didn't think 215-60 was a stock size, or
> maybe that's just because I drove a 90 with 15"
> wheels.
> > can anyone tell me how far off my speedometer will
> be if i go from the stock
> > 215-60-16's to a 225-50-16?i'm figuring about 5
> mph at 60 mph.i know there is
> > a formula,but i can't find it anywhere.thanks in
> advance,BOB FISHER
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