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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Tire size and odometer reading

I have a 2004 f-150 XLT 4x2 truck and i put a leveling kit on it. I want to get bigger tires to make it look better. I know that it will mess with the speedometer, but not 100 percent sure if it will mess with the odometer since its digital and is connected to the transmission. Can someone enlighten me on this thanks.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Yes, taller tires will make the odometer show less miles than you have actually traveled.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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see that u learn something new everyday
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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So have you gotten your speedometer and odometer recalibrated for your truck then? and if so how much does that cost?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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id get a programmer of some sort to change the tire size and get some performance back to
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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I have a Gryphon/Edge that allowed me adjust for tire size. The performance gains are nice too.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Where would i get one for my truck then?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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The Edge tuner seems most popular for the 04-10's. Any auto accessory store should have them. I've found good prices at www.autoanything.com.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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hey thanks
 
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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yeah i wonder how many actual miles are on my truck. it says about 53k, but i've had 35's since it was new and i had my 38's for about 6 months before i got a programer.
 
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