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Compares tire specifications and impact on speedometer accuracy, handling, and fuel economy. Validates tire compatibility.
Formel
Speedometer error = circumference change %
Trinn-for-trinn guide
- 1Tire size: width, aspect ratio, wheel diameter (e.g., 225/50R17)
- 2Compare rolling circumference changes
- 3Speedometer error = circumference change %
- 4Check load and speed ratings match vehicle
Løste eksempler
Inndata
P215/60 vs P225/55
Resultat
Diameter +0.8%
Vanlige feil å unngå
- ✕Not checking load rating change
- ✕Installing all-season when winter required (safety issue)
Ofte stilte spørsmål
Can I use different tire sizes?
Minor differences (±3%) acceptable; larger changes affect speedometer, odometer, handling.
What happens with larger/smaller tires?
Larger: slower acceleration, improved efficiency but less response; smaller: opposite.
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