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    Speedometer concern

    Was using the Garmin gps and noticed the speedometer didn't match the Garmin speed. It matches the Tundra perfectly so I'm sure the speedometer on the car is out of whack. Its off by 8.

    73mph = 65mph
    Phil



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    Re: Speedometer concern

    Hondas typically read fast. I don't know why, both of mine do that, and like 4 or 5 of my friend's Hondas do and so does my Miata even. Usually it's 4-5mph assuming you're running stock size tires, if you have different size tires, that will change as well. You could take it to a speedometer shop and probably get it adjusted, but is it really worth it?

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    Re: Speedometer concern

    No, not worth it no that I know what the difference is I can adjust for it. Thanks for the input.
    Phil

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    Re: Speedometer concern

    you still run stock sized tires? mine changed a bit when i put some 205-50s

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    Re: Speedometer concern

    random, my speedo says i'm doing 90kph when i'm actually doing around 100kph (dunno about now as i have just swapped gauges) and that's with wheels smaller than stock size on my car

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    Re: Speedometer concern

    Quote Originally Posted by MessyHonda View Post
    you still run stock sized tires? mine changed a bit when i put some 205-50s
    Original tires.
    Phil

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