| mstaples |
Aug 23, 2009 04:35 PM |
speedo calibration
I recently put 285/75/17 Nitto Dura Grapplers on my truck, of course the speedo was off. Took the truck to a local dealer, but the tech selected 285/70/17 which equates to 2mph off at 60 MPH. After a 225 mile trip my odometer was already off by 7 miles so I took my truck back to the dealer and got a chance to speak with the tech. He said prior to 2006 he could select the number of revolutions, but on the 2006 and newer trucks he only has a few tire sizes to choose from. He let me look over his shoulder and the tire sizes listed were complete BS (305/40/22 was one of them). What I did notice was the scan tool gave the tech a gear ratio option. Should I ask the tech to select another gear ratio? My truck is a 6sp, so I'm not worried about shift points....just not sure what changing the gear ration (in the computer's mind) will do. The gear ration options are 3.55, 3.73, and 3.92. I have the 3.73 and if my math is correct selecting the 3.92 will get my 2mph back and my speedo should be pretty accurate. Any suggestions?
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