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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 11:20 PM
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Will it affect the speedometer on a 2007 sl65 to put 20 inch sl63 wheels on it?
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 12:21 AM
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The correct +1 is 255/30/20 front and 305/25/20 back. As long as you have these size tires, your speedo will be accurate.
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Use the tire size calculator under tools on this website (or google search the term)
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Do you realise by fitting 20 inch wheels you will loose POWER
According to those in the know...
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by sound 8
Do you realise by fitting 20 inch wheels you will loose POWER
According to those in the know...
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You won't lose any power, it just will produce a higher top end like going to a lower numerical rear end gear ratio. In this case I don't think the loss in stop light to stop light quickness will be noticeable.
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by supermoss
You won't lose any power, it just will produce a higher top end like going to a lower numerical rear end gear ratio. In this case I don't think the loss in stop light to stop light quickness will be noticeable.
Depends on unsprung weight, actually. If the 20" setup is heavier, you'll lose some power.
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The ride will suffer. I have 20" vossens. the tire sidewall is so short. It makes for a harsh ride. I actually tried to get 19" ones. they won't fit over the front calipers. Good luck. they will look great
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Nothing to do with gearing, for some reason a bigger wheel will loose
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Originally Posted by sound 8
Nothing to do with gearing, for some reason a bigger wheel will loose
power, this was discussed at length a few months back.
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Opinions vary so lets just leave it at that. Thanks for your input though but my concern was only how it would affect the speedometer. With 600+hp power to the ground is not really a concern. I went from 20 to 19 on my TT Porsche and felt no difference.
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Opinions vary so lets just leave it at that. Thanks for your input though but my concern was only how it would affect the speedometer. With 600+hp power to the ground is not really a concern. I went from 20 to 19 on my TT Porsche and felt no difference.
Speedo is affected by overall diameter only.
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Speedo is affected by overall diameter only.

I will use the tires you suggested. Thanks so much for the info!
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Yeah, tire calculator works best for determining size. While at it, maybe consider 20 front 21 rear. Gives it a bit more rake appearance.
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