Date: 27 Sep 1998 11:18:41 GMT From: "Steve" <xxxxxnopsamternet.com> Subject: Re: Speed gauge inaccurate?
DamonP228 <damonp228nopsamcom> wrote in article <19980926210857.29385.00002355nopsam5.aol.com>... > > On a recent trip to North Carolina i received a speeding ticket. I know you > will probably think I'm lying but I wasn't speeding, at least according to my > speedometer. I always use my cruise control on the highway and had it set for > 62 in a 55. The officeer clocked me at 67. I decided to check it myself. I > had then took it out for a ride. I set the cruise control for 60mph and timed > myself for one mile on a non hilly road. It took 55 seconds to reach one mile. > I guess the officer was right. Is there a way to get your speedometer > re-calibrated? My car is a 1988 16v with 160k. Thanks in advance. > > dp > try putting a brand new set of tyres on. if the tyre is worn the diamiter will be less than that of a new one & will result in higher readings on the speedo.