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This is what my tyre placard states, the law states you cannot ecceed + or - 15mm of overall diameter of factory wheel/tyre combination.........otherwise speedo will be out by a certain %

So you could run r22x30x245 if your hektic and that

http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

I'm actually looking for tyres for my 19x.9.5's (when they show).

Some good deals in 245/40 R19 - HSV front end tyres from what I'm told, same as what spoolin is running from memory. They are 1.5% out.. So at 100kmh reading you're doing 101.5kmh.

I'm actually looking for tyres for my 19x.9.5's (when they show).

Some good deals in 245/40 R19 - HSV front end tyres from what I'm told, same as what spoolin is running from memory. They are 1.5% out.. So at 100kmh reading you're doing 101.5kmh.

sweet, what offset do you have to run 9.5 wide? Mine are 9 inch wide and they are just legal, but will be getting new wheels when the funds allow it.

This is what my tyre placard states, the law states you cannot ecceed + or - 15mm of overall diameter of factory wheel/tyre combination.........otherwise speedo will be out by a certain %

So you could run r22x30x245 if your hektic and that

http://www.alloywhee...om/tyrecalc.asp

Oh noes! Does that mean I'm breaking-law.jpg?w=385&h=240:banana:

Like a Baws.

Edited by Daleo

This is what I run; it gives around 3% error (100km/h indicated= 97km/h actual) against my GPS. thumbsup.gif

My tyre size is exactly the same as yours Dale, & my speedo reads 7% fast at 100km/h by my GPS.....

I think the satellites need recalibration.

My tyre size is exactly the same as yours Dale, & my speedo reads 7% fast at 100km/h by my GPS.....

I think the satellites need recalibration.

Lol, well I get a different speed going in two different directions on the same piece of road; so anything's possible...

Maybe if they bring the satellites a bit closer to the earth?:blink: They're miles too far away, IMO...

Edited by Daleo

Jase, if you're wanting to fit the valve body upgrade at the same time as dropping all the fluid, I can sell you mine, that rocked up today, and just order another one?

I'm not in a hurry, especially since I changed the trans fluid when I got the car, around 6 months ago. So if you're changing the trans fluid shortly, better off doing the shift kit at the same time.

Evidently I have come into this with my eyes shut. What is this valve body upgrade? Not the shift kit thing that everyone is talking about? I don't think I have the mechanical confidence to tackle a job like that.

Yep, that's it. Mine came yesterday. I love the sticker on the front, but I don't believe a word of it....

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Yep, that's it. Mine came yesterday. I love the sticker on the front, but I don't believe a word of it....

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Yeh....not hard at all.....you just don't want to make an error. Things often come with labels like that.....also throw the distructions in the bin as they have a whole heap of useless info in them too!

Seriously

If you have mechanical knowledge it's a can do....if your struggling to do anything on your car mechanically don't attempt it!

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