2nd odometer question.
07-22-2004, 07:38 PM
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Re: 2nd odometer question.
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Mike Romain wrote:
>
>
> Interesting you mention that. My GPS will give me an accuracy reading
> according to how many satellites it is picking up. On the 401 corridor
> in Southern Ontario where I do my speed tests, I get 7 to 11 solid hits
> and the speed matches the speedometer every time I check it.
>
> However, in one deep bush area I camp, the military uses part of it for
> some kind of drop training (6000' old bush airfield) and my GPS has gone
> insane on me twice for a couple days. Both times it reported me about
> 10 km east of reality. In this area, I only tag 2 to 4 satellites and
> sometimes only get a '2D' fix instead of the 3D it usually gives.
>
> I don't know for sure, but it sure seems like someone is messing with
> the signal consistently in/for that area.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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Mike Romain wrote:
>
>
> Interesting you mention that. My GPS will give me an accuracy reading
> according to how many satellites it is picking up. On the 401 corridor
> in Southern Ontario where I do my speed tests, I get 7 to 11 solid hits
> and the speed matches the speedometer every time I check it.
>
> However, in one deep bush area I camp, the military uses part of it for
> some kind of drop training (6000' old bush airfield) and my GPS has gone
> insane on me twice for a couple days. Both times it reported me about
> 10 km east of reality. In this area, I only tag 2 to 4 satellites and
> sometimes only get a '2D' fix instead of the 3D it usually gives.
>
> I don't know for sure, but it sure seems like someone is messing with
> the signal consistently in/for that area.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
07-27-2004, 10:20 PM
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Re: 2nd odometer question.
My 02 TJ door label has 215 75 R 15 and it came with the 30" wheel group.
(30x9.5 Tires) I would guess that it is correct.
Chad
95 YJ RIP
02 TJ Work In Progress
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
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> I bought my 2000 tj used from a broker. It came with 30x9.5 tires. Is
> there a way to determine if this was the original size tire from the
> factory so I know where to start from when changing the odometer gear?
>
> TIA
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
(30x9.5 Tires) I would guess that it is correct.
Chad
95 YJ RIP
02 TJ Work In Progress
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:vjgtf01ekddaicj9p92kb5v8bo8jpjmako@4ax.com...
> I bought my 2000 tj used from a broker. It came with 30x9.5 tires. Is
> there a way to determine if this was the original size tire from the
> factory so I know where to start from when changing the odometer gear?
>
> TIA
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
07-27-2004, 10:20 PM
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Re: 2nd odometer question.
My 02 TJ door label has 215 75 R 15 and it came with the 30" wheel group.
(30x9.5 Tires) I would guess that it is correct.
Chad
95 YJ RIP
02 TJ Work In Progress
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:vjgtf01ekddaicj9p92kb5v8bo8jpjmako@4ax.com...
> I bought my 2000 tj used from a broker. It came with 30x9.5 tires. Is
> there a way to determine if this was the original size tire from the
> factory so I know where to start from when changing the odometer gear?
>
> TIA
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
(30x9.5 Tires) I would guess that it is correct.
Chad
95 YJ RIP
02 TJ Work In Progress
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:vjgtf01ekddaicj9p92kb5v8bo8jpjmako@4ax.com...
> I bought my 2000 tj used from a broker. It came with 30x9.5 tires. Is
> there a way to determine if this was the original size tire from the
> factory so I know where to start from when changing the odometer gear?
>
> TIA
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
07-27-2004, 10:20 PM
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Re: 2nd odometer question.
My 02 TJ door label has 215 75 R 15 and it came with the 30" wheel group.
(30x9.5 Tires) I would guess that it is correct.
Chad
95 YJ RIP
02 TJ Work In Progress
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:vjgtf01ekddaicj9p92kb5v8bo8jpjmako@4ax.com...
> I bought my 2000 tj used from a broker. It came with 30x9.5 tires. Is
> there a way to determine if this was the original size tire from the
> factory so I know where to start from when changing the odometer gear?
>
> TIA
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
(30x9.5 Tires) I would guess that it is correct.
Chad
95 YJ RIP
02 TJ Work In Progress
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:vjgtf01ekddaicj9p92kb5v8bo8jpjmako@4ax.com...
> I bought my 2000 tj used from a broker. It came with 30x9.5 tires. Is
> there a way to determine if this was the original size tire from the
> factory so I know where to start from when changing the odometer gear?
>
> TIA
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
07-27-2004, 10:20 PM
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Re: 2nd odometer question.
My 02 TJ door label has 215 75 R 15 and it came with the 30" wheel group.
(30x9.5 Tires) I would guess that it is correct.
Chad
95 YJ RIP
02 TJ Work In Progress
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:vjgtf01ekddaicj9p92kb5v8bo8jpjmako@4ax.com...
> I bought my 2000 tj used from a broker. It came with 30x9.5 tires. Is
> there a way to determine if this was the original size tire from the
> factory so I know where to start from when changing the odometer gear?
>
> TIA
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
(30x9.5 Tires) I would guess that it is correct.
Chad
95 YJ RIP
02 TJ Work In Progress
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:vjgtf01ekddaicj9p92kb5v8bo8jpjmako@4ax.com...
> I bought my 2000 tj used from a broker. It came with 30x9.5 tires. Is
> there a way to determine if this was the original size tire from the
> factory so I know where to start from when changing the odometer gear?
>
> TIA
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
10-23-2004, 09:20 PM
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Re: 2nd odometer question.
On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 17:06:07 -0400, in rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, Mike
Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>When I got my CJ7 it had 31's on it and i swore it was reading off the
>wrong way. Put 33's on and it checks out with my GPS perfectly.
>
>On our 88 Cherokee, the largest tire is supposed to be a 225. I put
>235's on and the speedo also reads right on now.
>
>I think you need to either use a GPS or find a 'measured mile' on the
>highway somewhere to get it right on for a base.
Locate a Railroad. They have measured miles. Find one that runs along a
road.
--
Ak'toh'di
Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>When I got my CJ7 it had 31's on it and i swore it was reading off the
>wrong way. Put 33's on and it checks out with my GPS perfectly.
>
>On our 88 Cherokee, the largest tire is supposed to be a 225. I put
>235's on and the speedo also reads right on now.
>
>I think you need to either use a GPS or find a 'measured mile' on the
>highway somewhere to get it right on for a base.
Locate a Railroad. They have measured miles. Find one that runs along a
road.
--
Ak'toh'di
10-23-2004, 09:20 PM
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Re: 2nd odometer question.
On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 17:06:07 -0400, in rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, Mike
Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>When I got my CJ7 it had 31's on it and i swore it was reading off the
>wrong way. Put 33's on and it checks out with my GPS perfectly.
>
>On our 88 Cherokee, the largest tire is supposed to be a 225. I put
>235's on and the speedo also reads right on now.
>
>I think you need to either use a GPS or find a 'measured mile' on the
>highway somewhere to get it right on for a base.
Locate a Railroad. They have measured miles. Find one that runs along a
road.
--
Ak'toh'di
Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>When I got my CJ7 it had 31's on it and i swore it was reading off the
>wrong way. Put 33's on and it checks out with my GPS perfectly.
>
>On our 88 Cherokee, the largest tire is supposed to be a 225. I put
>235's on and the speedo also reads right on now.
>
>I think you need to either use a GPS or find a 'measured mile' on the
>highway somewhere to get it right on for a base.
Locate a Railroad. They have measured miles. Find one that runs along a
road.
--
Ak'toh'di
10-23-2004, 09:20 PM
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Re: 2nd odometer question.
On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 17:06:07 -0400, in rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, Mike
Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>When I got my CJ7 it had 31's on it and i swore it was reading off the
>wrong way. Put 33's on and it checks out with my GPS perfectly.
>
>On our 88 Cherokee, the largest tire is supposed to be a 225. I put
>235's on and the speedo also reads right on now.
>
>I think you need to either use a GPS or find a 'measured mile' on the
>highway somewhere to get it right on for a base.
Locate a Railroad. They have measured miles. Find one that runs along a
road.
--
Ak'toh'di
Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>When I got my CJ7 it had 31's on it and i swore it was reading off the
>wrong way. Put 33's on and it checks out with my GPS perfectly.
>
>On our 88 Cherokee, the largest tire is supposed to be a 225. I put
>235's on and the speedo also reads right on now.
>
>I think you need to either use a GPS or find a 'measured mile' on the
>highway somewhere to get it right on for a base.
Locate a Railroad. They have measured miles. Find one that runs along a
road.
--
Ak'toh'di
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