Changing the rim size

1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE
116,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KATEANNETTE
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Mine has 16 in wheels and if I put 20in rims on it will it through off my speedometer
Feb 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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The wheel size is not the factor that is going to affect speedometer. What will determine the affect, is the overall tire diameter. If you used a 20" rim with a tire size that closely matched the O.E. diameter, the affect would be minimal if any.
Feb 16, 2011 at 7:17 PM
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