Re: RE:Tire size question

["Daniel Chenault" <danielc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The 70 vs. 70.4 was derived mathematically.

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Legerlotz, Alan" <alegerlotz@domain.elided>
To: <bmw@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 2:18 PM
Subject: RE:Tire size question


> >>I asked the dealer about the speedometer; it's not off by much.
> >>70 indicated is 70.4 actual, but I'd like to get it right if I can.
> 
> I'd wager that .4 different at 70 MPH is a lot more accurate than the car
> was prior to changing the tires.
> 
> Most modern BMWs, at least all of the ones that I've owned, tend to have
> a couple of mph difference (they indicate on the high side) up in the
> 70 MPH range.
> 
> Did you do this test before changing the tires??
> 
> -Al
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