Re: 17'' Wheels on 96 Maxima that had 15'' wheels. Tire size? other issues?

NissTech wrote:

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>> I just bought some 17'' OEM Maxima wheels to put on my 1996
>> Maxima. 
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>> My 1996 Maxima currently has the original 15'' OEM wheels with
>> 206 65 R15 tires.
>> This results in inexact measurement of about 24.5 inches.
>>
>> Questions;
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>> Will my speedometer and odometer be off because of the different
>> cir***frence of the new wheel/tire combination? 
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> Yes
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>> Is it possible to recalibrate or adjust the speedo to accomodate?
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> No
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>> Is this expensive? What kind of place should I have it done?
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> Nothing can be done,don't waste your time
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>> Are there tires available that will result in the same
>> cir***frence once they are on the car as what is currently on the
>> car? 
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> no

Actually, that is incorrect.  See the tire size calculators below.  
It is quite easy to get a tire where the difference is very minor.

http://www.turbotsd.com/DIY/tirecalc/turbotire.html
http://www.geocities.com/matt_waite/wt.htm