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Hey Tone,
Does the recalibrator make it so you can adjust the speedometer to any tire size? Exactly how does it work?
I'm not looking to fit a radical tire size on my VX and I'm definitely not going to lift the vehicle or cut into body cladding to fit new tires. It's just that I want to have a properly adjusted speedometer with a different set of tires for the 18's (summer set of wheels). There are so many different tires out there that are better, in my opinion, that I could use if it weren't for throwing off the speedometer.
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Yes, set with dip switches -email me if you want Grant’s most excellent install instructions.
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i have larger tires and the speedo is now off by 5 mph.checked with gps.i think my tire size is 31.5 inches. 2 inches bigger than stock. shawn
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Thanks for sending me directions on how the recalibrator works Tone. That gives me a lot better idea as to what and how it works. How much would one of these units cost out the door? Any information you could give me on price would be appreciated.
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Clyde:
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$100 for an 18" tire is relatively cheap ..... almost 'budget'.
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You may want to consider the 255-55-18 size - this size will provide a little bit more rubber on the road (compared to the OEM 245-60-18), but the diameter is very close to the OEM 245-60-18 size, so there will be no speedo issues.
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There are a number of quality tires available in 255-55-18 size -
you need to consider the type you are looking for: high performance ('V', 'Z') rated), or a tire with good tread wear characteristics. Not that both are mutally exclusive, but (generally speaking) a HP tire will provide better handling and cornering characteristics, but at the expense of wear. Many HP tires are also poor in snow. A tire with good wear will (again - generally speaking) will not provide the feel and handling of the high quality HP tires.
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Pirelli, Michelin, Yokohama, Kumho (these come to mind quickly) offer HP tires in the 255-55 size. Most of these tires will probably run (approx) $150-225 per tire - with the Kumho being the low cost exception at around $100 per tire. The Kumho also has a higher tread wear number compared to most other (all ?) tires in this category - around 320 vs 220. I know the treadwear numbers can be misleading - but it is noteworthy.
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I have 255-55-18 Mastercraft Courser HTR Plus (mfg by Cooper) tires on my VX. They are not what I would consider a performance type tire - they are an 'S' rated all season 'touring' type tire. They do have a decent tread pattern, raised sidewall to protect the rim, and are relatively quiet. They have a 460 treadwear number. They cost (approx) $100 per tire. If I faced a 100 mile roundtrip commute, I would consider these.
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t2p
