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

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> NissTech wrote:
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>>>I just bought some 17'' OEM Maxima wheels to put on my 1996
>>>Maxima. 
>>>
>>>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;
>>>
>>>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
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> Actually, that is incorrect.  See the tire size calculators below.  
> It is quite easy to get a tire where the difference is very minor.
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> http://www.turbotsd.com/DIY/tirecalc/turbotire.html
> http://www.geocities.com/matt_waite/wt.htm
Use the tire size calculator and keep the error within 3% and you'll be 
OK. You can use 235/45/17, 225/45/17, and 225/50/17 size tires on that 
rim to be within the 3% error. The 1st 2 sizes are very popular.

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