Changing wheels

fred-yea-its-broke-brown · Newbie Joined: Dec 21, 2003 Posts: 1

I want to upsize wheels on my '94 Integra. (Currently they are 14" rims)

So here's my questions:

How do I compensate for speedometer error when I replace with larger wheels (15" or 16")

Is it difficult (or expensive) to lower the car to standard(or lower) pavement height once the larger wheels are on? ( I have never done this before.

What is the largest size tire/wheel combo that I can put on this car without getting wheel to wheel well or fender rub?

Thanks in advance for your input.

Fred

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 432

As for adjusting your speedometer I couldn't tell you how expensive that would be because i'm the kinda guy who would just overlook the slight error.

Here is a cool little tool at miata.net that gives you an estimate of the error in your speedometer reading http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

To lower the car isn't that hard... You just need to get new springs/coilovers, either or. And as for the tire spring height combo that is entirely up to you... there are so many combinations u're best bet is to simply start taking measurments.
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