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Bigger Tires......Speedometer???

Old May 5, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Bigger Tires......Speedometer???

I just put 315/70/17s on my truck...... what do I need to do so the Speedo is correct?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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First, fill out your signature so everyone knows what year, etc. truck you have.

Second, use the 'search' function available on this forum. There's a lot of information about recalibrating the speedometers, and how it can be done via a Snap-On reader tool, a Smarty Jr., or the dealership.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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Sorry new to this. I am not even sure how to fill the signature out..lol
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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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if your running 315/70/17 then you are going 5 mph faster than what speedometer says. 35 mph on meter means 40 mph actual speed. I'am running 317/70/17 right now
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Old May 14, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Bully Dog makes a Speedometer Calibration & Diagnostic Tool. Contact your local Off-Road Shop, It cost me around $100.00. You can also purchase the tool for $640.00 at http://www.xtremediesel.com/bullydog...ostictool.aspx

The Speedometer Calibration & Diagnostic Tool serves two functions:
- Calibrate the OEM in dash speedometer to read correctly with the addition of a larger or smaller diameter aftermarket tire size.
- Read and erase diagnostic trouble codes that appear in vehicles computer when the vehicle has a problem.

Using this tool is simple, it can be operated by anyone who has a general knowledge of tire sizes. To calibrate an OEM speedometer.
1. Plug the OBD II plug into a vehicles OBD II port.
2. Select the correct vehicle application.
3. Enter in the new vehicle tire size.

The whole process takes less than five minutes per vehicle.

ADJUST TO A LARGE RANGE OF TIRE SIZES:
When going up in size the Speedometer Calibration Tool can calibrate for a maximum size of 38" tire diameter. When going down in size it can accommodate for a 26" tire diameter.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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you can also take it to the dealer to be recalibrated.they did my 02 for free about 5yrs ago.but,they charged me a 1/2 labor to have it done on my 09.nothings free around chrysler anymore.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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If you have a good service manager like I have, he or she will do most anything to your ECM that you ask. My dealer service manager personally plugged in my truck the day I purchased it and did all sorts of things that I had requested. Did not cost me anything. He let me watch him and even showed me what he was doing. My 2cents worth.
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