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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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I went from 17inch wheels to 20 inch rims, do I need to adjust anything.
I have a C&L cai and diablo predator tune. Do I need to adjust the speedo.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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it depends upon wheel tire combo i guess. if your overall diameter of the tire changed then you might want to consider it..

check out this site: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

it will give you an approximate speed difference based on overall diameter / circumference of the wheel.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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thanks,
Now What do i need to do to adjust the speed?
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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If I recall is there something i can adjust with the predator so i can get the right speed reading?

thanks all for input!
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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I'm not familiar with what the Predator can do, but I do know the SCT can adjust for both rear gear changes and tire rev's per mile. The tire manufacturer usually shows rev's per mileon their spec chart. The taller the tire, the lower the rev's per mile.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Is this something that can be done at a Ford dealership?
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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ORIGINAL: chronism

Is this something that can be done at a Ford dealership?
yup!
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Thanks- fellas,
I used the predator and adjusted the speedo it was a bit behind about 6 mph.
Used the rev per mile adjustment. Work liked a charm.

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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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So can one use one of these "predator" or other to adjust a non tuned, factory system to fix a speedo registering too fast? If so, will that fix the odometer that is turning more than actual due to speedo? Where would I buy one?
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Its costlly if you just want it to fix the speedo.
Ford can probably fix for a lot less.



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