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Old Nov 20, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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So after going from stock 255/65R17 to 275/55R20 it looks like my speedo is 6.2% slower.

When i go 60 I am actually traveling 63.7 - does that sound about right?
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Old Nov 20, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by B-Mac
So after going from stock 255/65R17 to 275/55R20 it looks like my speedo is 6.2% slower.

When i go 60 I am actually traveling 63.7 - does that sound about right?
You are going bigger on tire and rim will need to get your speedometer calibrated. I will be going to the dealer tomorrow to get this taking care of. Supposedly it will correct the shifting points too.
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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less miles on your truck for the lifetime you have those tires on over 5 years think of the miles saved better re sale
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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is that hand calculated from tire specs or GPS. most speedometers read a little faster than actually traveling from the factory. i have had a GM truck that was 10% off according to my Garmin gps, even my Toyotas have read faster.
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