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insidethreat07 · 07-29-2011, 09:28 PM

In about 4 weeks or so im planning on getting some 17" rims for my camaro,after I get these wheels on it, am i going to have to get the speedo recalculated for the correct speed. and if so, how? Thanks

*mlee* · 07-29-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by insidethreat07

In about 4 weeks or so im planning on getting some 17" rims for my camaro,after I get these wheels on it, am i going to have to get the speedo recalculated for the correct speed. and if so, how? Thanks

I think you might have more things to deal with than speedo. Depends on the tire size you put on them...

insidethreat07 · 07-29-2011, 09:41 PM

Id have to see abput the tires but what all would i have to do? hopefully its not a pain in the butt :/

*mlee* · 07-29-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by insidethreat07

Id have to see abput the tires but what all would i have to do? hopefully its not a pain in the butt :/

Whoops never mind... I got lost and ended up in the 4th Gen threads...

Just keep the same tire height as stock and you should be good to go w/ the speedo. I'm sure there some experts out there who can help you much better than I.

Supercharged SS · 07-29-2011, 10:09 PM

You can get 17's with a tire the same height as the stock tires. Problem solved.

insidethreat07 · 07-29-2011, 10:18 PM

thanks for the info, i was wondering aobut the tire height

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Originally Posted by mlee

Whoops never mind... I got lost and ended up in the 4th Gen threads...

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lol well i hope you got good directions back to where you was going :P

pv-camaro · 07-30-2011, 12:25 AM

When i bought my 2001 3.8V6 Camaro, he has the orginal tires on it 215/60/R16, with 16x8"snowflake rims.

I replaced the tires with the Z28 size 245/50/ZR16, this tire is al little bit less heigh.

I solved this problem by buying a Hypertech 32002, and corrected it
It is also handy, you can remove the speed limiter, read problems (and reset), change shifting point (automatic).

Revo1 · 07-30-2011, 02:34 AM

Nope, speedo will take care of itself. A tune couldn't hurt when upping your wheel size, and (depending on how big you're going) some bigger brakes. But you're only going up 1", I think you'll be fine just bolting them bastards on and driving away.

pv-camaro · 07-30-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Nope, speedo will take care of itself. A tune couldn't hurt when upping your wheel size, and (depending on how big you're going) some bigger brakes. But you're only going up 1", I think you'll be fine just bolting them bastards on and driving away.

What do you mean by "speedo will take care of itself", the ECM can not think by itself

i replaced my 215/60/R16 (outside diameter 26,2") with the Z28 size 245/50/ZR16 (outside diameter 25,6").
and the odometer was not correct anymore, i checked it also with a navigation system TOMTOM)

With a Hypertech 32002, you can give your outside diameter of the tires, and aif you changed your axle , you can correct this too

insidethreat07 · 07-30-2011, 09:25 AM

ill prob just bolt them on and check the speed with my gps and go from there, if its only like 1 or 2 mph i might not even worry about it lol

Revo1 · 07-30-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pv-camaro

What do you mean by "speedo will take care of itself", the ECM can not think by itself

i replaced my 215/60/R16 (outside diameter 26,2") with the Z28 size 245/50/ZR16 (outside diameter 25,6").
and the odometer was not correct anymore, i checked it also with a navigation system TOMTOM)

With a Hypertech 32002, you can give your outside diameter of the tires, and aif you changed your axle , you can correct this too

I stand corrected. Obviously it will not adjust itself, but seems odd that it should need adjustment at all. Hell, at this rate maybe I'll swap out for some 28"s, and just drive 145 everywhere I go

insidethreat07 · 07-30-2011, 12:10 PM

if i would take it to my dealer in town could they do all that for me too?

*mlee* · 07-30-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by insidethreat07

ill prob just bolt them on and check the speed with my gps and go from there, if its only like 1 or 2 mph i might not even worry about it lol

That sounds like a good plan...

xXSilencerXx · 07-30-2011, 10:56 PM

You should be able to get a tire size close to the stock 26" height. Just depends on what kind of wheel you are trying to run.

07-29-2011, 09:28 PM	#1
insidethreat07 Drives: 2001 Camaro 3.8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Continental Ohio Posts: 11,108 View My Garage	Going to 16" to 17" wheel question In about 4 weeks or so im planning on getting some 17" rims for my camaro,after I get these wheels on it, am i going to have to get the speedo recalculated for the correct speed. and if so, how? Thanks __________________ 2001 Camaro V6 2016 Camaro 2SS

07-29-2011, 09:41 PM	#3
insidethreat07 Drives: 2001 Camaro 3.8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Continental Ohio Posts: 11,108 View My Garage	Id have to see abput the tires but what all would i have to do? hopefully its not a pain in the butt :/ __________________ 2001 Camaro V6 2016 Camaro 2SS

07-30-2011, 12:25 AM	#7
pv-camaro Drives: Camaro 2001 3.8V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Netherlands (Europe) Posts: 40	When i bought my 2001 3.8V6 Camaro, he has the orginal tires on it 215/60/R16, with 16x8"snowflake rims. I replaced the tires with the Z28 size 245/50/ZR16, this tire is al little bit less heigh. I solved this problem by buying a Hypertech 32002, and corrected it It is also handy, you can remove the speed limiter, read problems (and reset), change shifting point (automatic). Last edited by pv-camaro; 07-30-2011 at 12:51 AM.

07-30-2011, 02:34 AM	#8
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Nope, speedo will take care of itself. A tune couldn't hurt when upping your wheel size, and (depending on how big you're going) some bigger brakes. But you're only going up 1", I think you'll be fine just bolting them bastards on and driving away. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

07-30-2011, 09:25 AM	#10
insidethreat07 Drives: 2001 Camaro 3.8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Continental Ohio Posts: 11,108 View My Garage	ill prob just bolt them on and check the speed with my gps and go from there, if its only like 1 or 2 mph i might not even worry about it lol __________________ 2001 Camaro V6 2016 Camaro 2SS

07-29-2011, 10:09 PM	#5
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	You can get 17's with a tire the same height as the stock tires. Problem solved.

07-30-2011, 12:10 PM	#12
insidethreat07 Drives: 2001 Camaro 3.8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Continental Ohio Posts: 11,108 View My Garage	if i would take it to my dealer in town could they do all that for me too? __________________ 2001 Camaro V6 2016 Camaro 2SS

07-30-2011, 10:56 PM	#14
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	You should be able to get a tire size close to the stock 26" height. Just depends on what kind of wheel you are trying to run. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

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