upgrading to 17x9 WS6 rims
02-06-2007, 07:26 PM
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upgrading to 17x9 WS6 rims right now, I have the factory 16 inch rims on my 98 ta, but my question is that what if I get a set of WS6 rims, will it make my speedometer inaccurate by changing the rim size?
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no, not if you get 275/40-17's, same size outer diameter as 245/50-16 so revolutions stay the same, speedo keeps right on chuggin along, multiple experiences help me answer this accurately
02-06-2007, 07:43 PM
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no, not if you get 275/40-17's, same size outer diameter as 245/50-16 so revolutions stay the same, speedo keeps right on chuggin along, multiple experiences help me answer this accurately
Seriously, +1 to Silva.
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Originally Posted by bastien
yes, you'll need to recalibrate with an hand held tuner of some sort.
Please don't pass that incorrect info along. It will only confuse people.
17X9 with 275/40/17 tire size has the exact same overall diameter as 16X8 wheels with 245/50/16 tires. No need for any tuning!!!
02-06-2007, 08:07 PM
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Thanks for all the info guys, but I dont know what to do. . some people say yes I would need to tune and some say no. I dont know what to do. . .
Right now, I think there the 16x7 rims? and the WS6 rims I want are 17x9?
Right now, I think there the 16x7 rims? and the WS6 rims I want are 17x9?
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what they're saying is it's not the size of the rim that matters, it's the size of the rim WITH the tire.
16x7 rim with a 245/50/16 tire should be the same diameter as a 17x9 with a 275/40/17 tire. therefore no, you do not need to recalibrate.
hope that helps.
16x7 rim with a 245/50/16 tire should be the same diameter as a 17x9 with a 275/40/17 tire. therefore no, you do not need to recalibrate.
hope that helps.
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Originally Posted by 98BADAZZTA
Thanks for all the info guys, but I dont know what to do. . some people say yes I would need to tune and some say no. I dont know what to do. . .
Right now, I think there the 16x7 rims? and the WS6 rims I want are 17x9?
Right now, I think there the 16x7 rims? and the WS6 rims I want are 17x9?
You DO NOT need to re-tune. I promise you this. Here is how I know:
My '98 Z28 came with the same size stock wheels as your car (16X8). I put SS wheels on the car (as seen in my sig) which are the same size (17X9) as the WS6 wheels you want to get. I did NOT need to retune or change anything. Just put 'em on and drive away. Nothing else is needed.
Again, the overall diameter is the same with a 245/50/16 (stock on the T/A or Z28) tire or a 275/40/17 (stock on a WS6/SS) tire.
