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I just ordered 17" rims to replace my stock 16's, about what speedo error should I expect ?can I get the dealer to set the speedo where it will register the speed correctly or would that be asking for trouble having them tinkering under the dash that, so far, doesn't have problems/rattles ?

You just have to change the aspect ratio of the tire to get the same diameter. I have 17s with 225/45/17 and the speedo is almost bang on. I think 205/50/17 is the correct size also. I'll look for the tire size calculator link.

Here's the linkhttp://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

While the tire size calculator is a good tool, it is NOT completely acurate, there is quite a varience in overall tire diameter from manufacture to manufacture.I learned this over on my Subaru site, being that my subaru has differentials front/center/rear all of our tires need to be the same size on each corner, to within a 1/4" So if we happen to destroy a tire we either buy a pair or a set, and that have to be from the same manufacture for a set, so they are close to the same size.Unless you change the overall DRASTICLY you'll be within a few MPH/KPH. Just look at plus sizing on like TireRack.com and it should give you some answers... well, along with us of course...

last time i checked it will only throw ur speedo off 5mph per ever 100mph.. aka you dont need to worry about it.

Tire size, Not wheel size is what is the determining factor here.

there's also a tire size calculator stickied at the top of the w&t forum