speedo out.

[R1cho]

ok so solution is what every one said lol, standard tyres on the terrano you think you're doing 30mph but u aint its more like 25mph, biger tyres adjust this tho, i run 33's and my speed is aboust as acurate as it can be, i do 30mph it reads 30mph on a radar gun (thanks to plod i know) and the street signs that flash the speed at ya it also is same at 70mph

 

[danielj]

ok so solution is what every one said lol, standard tyres on the terrano you think you're doing 30mph but u aint its more like 25mph, biger tyres adjust this tho, i run 33's and my speed is aboust as acurate as it can be, i do 30mph it reads 30mph on a radar gun (thanks to plod i know) and the street signs that flash the speed at ya it also is same at 70mph

A bit of a tangent I know but anywhere on here you have posted a picture of your truck with those Kuhmo 33's. Would like to see that.

 

[R1cho]

 

[R1cho]

 

[AD Ent]

It's normal.
Police cars have calibrated speedos, T2's don't, GPS is calibrated. Terrano speedo is a joke, of all the cars I've tested a GPS App in, It's by far the worse. Mine is on standard 16" wheels and tyres, 235/70/16. 90=80 80mph=70mph 60mph=53mph Bigger the tyres the better it will be.
'Makeitfit' will be along soon with a cure..... :naughty

The Big question is.... Have our T2's done LESS Miles than it shows??????? I'm testing this tomorrow.....

right did a steady motorway journey. Google maps had it at 45 miles. I zero`d the trip.. At journeys end it read 49.7miles. Out by 4.7miles on a 45mile journey.

Based on that, our T2's have done 10% less miles than it shows on the clock. This affects MPG calculations too.

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

right did a steady motorway journey. Google maps had it at 45 miles. I zero`d the trip.. At journeys end it read 49.7miles. Out by 4.7miles on a 45mile journey.

Based on that, our T2's have done 10% less miles than it shows on the clock. This affects MPG calculations too.

Good point....

Will have a look at ours next time we do a good run in her.

 

[jims-terrano]

Where's this? I recognise it but can't place it.

Ta

 

[R1cho]

Where's this? I recognise it but can't place it.

Ta

Holmfirth, ramsdon road it was a bit twisty :lol

 

[danielj]

Thanks for that. :thumb2 Veeerrrry nice! Look the real business.

 

[mr tickle]

Good point....

Will have a look at ours next time we do a good run in her.

This is a very good point.

I have known that my speedo is out by 11% since the day I bought her. I'm not the only one either.
Its no problem at any speed as I compensate accordingly

Speedo 78 mph = actual 70 (11%)
Speedo 70 mph = actual 63 (11%)
Speedo 33.5 mph = actual 30 (11%)

My bus has done a recorded 105k miles = actual 94.5k :thumb2

My calculated MPG is 25 around town 28 on a run = actual 22.5mpg and 25

It is worth considering.

 

[exosteve]

Holmfirth, ramsdon road it was a bit twisty :lol

thats ramsden road? it actualy is a road? that has a name? lol thats a bit too brave for me to tackle yet. looks great fun though.
steve

 

[R1cho]

yes m8 all legal byways, boats etc. have a proper name because they are essentially roads, just the council forgot about them :lol

 

[exosteve]

mate I am loving those tyres.
I will be looking for a new set later in the year.
couple of questions for ya.
will they go straight on a standard terrano or do you have to mess about with truck height,shocks or anythin like that?
and performace,do they use much more fuel?whats the expected lifespan in miles?and last but not least whats the cost?
cheers mate.
steve

 

[R1cho]

mate I am loving those tyres.
I will be looking for a new set later in the year.
couple of questions for ya.
will they go straight on a standard terrano or do you have to mess about with truck height,shocks or anythin like that?
and performace,do they use much more fuel?whats the expected lifespan in miles?and last but not least whats the cost?
cheers mate.
steve

body lift is needed have to remove mud flaps then have to let mr angle grinder and mrs hammer have a chat around the front wheel arches and mr angle grinder need to trim the front bumper, you will need to mod fron and rear bumper for them to fit properly, the front bumper wont fit back on and back bumper will just look silly (i call it the saggy arse effect) the tyres i have cost about £137 a corner new but u can get a set on ebay alot cheaper if you get part worns.

all details of what i dont to mine are in my sig, but because i went overkill on my body lift i had to attack the inside of the truck around the transfer lever so i could get it into 4low, that pic there i'm actualy in 4high as i hadn't modded the lever yet

 

[R1cho]

heres is a vid with ramsden road in it, i'm not in this vid its just one i found on youtube :lol

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MZUdObi9SNc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

 

[exosteve]

fuel econimy?
tread wear lifetime?will they do more than 3k on tarmac?
oh and road noise?
and whats the cost of a 3inch jack up kit?
ive got a good hammer and a very worn grinder.
i might need more info on where to whack and cut and pray for no rusty or easy snappy bits.
and like all my new hobbys I usualy get carried away,blow a small fortune.
but this time its the one and only toy in the family.
and also its the family go anywhere car that I rely on for work rest and play.
fuel for work doesnt cost so much as its tax deductable,
I can go and collect my earnings even in blizzard conditions,its versitile enough with the seating arangments for adventure camping trips.
i love my trerrano.
ste

 

[R1cho]

fuel econimy?
tread wear lifetime?will they do more than 3k on tarmac?
oh and road noise?
and whats the cost of a 3inch jack up kit?
ive got a good hammer and a very worn grinder.
i might need more info on where to whack and cut and pray for no rusty or easy snappy bits.
and like all my new hobbys I usualy get carried away,blow a small fortune.
but this time its the one and only toy in the family.
and also its the family go anywhere car that I rely on for work rest and play.
fuel for work doesnt cost so much as its tax deductable,
I can go and collect my earnings even in blizzard conditions,its versitile enough with the seating arangments for adventure camping trips.
i love my trerrano.
ste

last check i did just running around i was getting about 27mpg, tread wear depends on use but will get over 3k on road on them more around 10k i think my kit was summat i found on ebay and made myself, always welcome to pop round if your in the derby area and i'll show you whats what and give advice

 

[exosteve]

heres is a vid with ramsden road in it, i'm not in this vid its just one i found on youtube :lol

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MZUdObi9SNc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

that gave me a hardon.:naughty

 

[bry]

Even if you are doing thirty MPH It still a lot faster than a Landy.LOL

 

[96terrano]

Even if you are doing thirty MPH It still a lot faster than a Landy.LOL

Even a scooter is :lol