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New Tires and Speedo.

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Hello all,

I recently had my tires and rims changed from OEM 215/60/16 to 245/65/17. I love my new tires and look, however I have a couple of questions...

1. The only way to recalibrate de Speedo (i have a 12.9% difference) is to have the Xcal (I dont have one)?
2. How is the unsprung (did i spell it ok?) weight Affecting my handling? This tires weight 10pounds more.
I've always described the suspension of the E soft, and the brakes mushy, but I dunno if there is anything else to worry about...

I looked this topic before asking...but instead of hijacking the thread, decided to start one new.
http://www.escape-city.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1202&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=adjusting+the+speedo

Thanks in advance!
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The dealerhsip that I have been to FORD and otherwise wouldnt or couldnt do a SPEEDO change. I always found that you can only change it yourself, XCAL or otherwise
The escape stock suspension is not bad at all, I have had the E in some sketchy pitch situations on dirt and street conditions and handled well for what it is (before/after front spring upgrade). You have to understand that 10lbs isnt much in respect to suspension performance. Only if left unbalanced. Yes it will feel different cause you have a wider tire more traction to the floor
molanojuan said:
Hello all,

I recently had my tires and rims changed from OEM 215/60/16 to 245/65/17. I love my new tires and look, however I have a couple of questions...

1. The only way to recalibrate de Speedo (i have a 12.9% difference) is to have the Xcal (I dont have one)?
2. How is the unsprung (did i spell it ok?) weight Affecting my handling? This tires weight 10pounds more.
I've always described the suspension of the E soft, and the brakes mushy, but I dunno if there is anything else to worry about...

I looked this topic before asking...but instead of hijacking the thread, decided to start one new.
http://www.escape-city.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1202&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=adjusting+the+speedo

Thanks in advance!
1 - 1 of 10 Posts
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