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Subject:Re: Speedometer and 15/65/205 Tires/Wheels
From:Chris S
Date:Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:31:59 -0400

My '85 was and my '84 is spot on with stock tires.  Me lucky, I guess?

2009/10/15 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>

> Some 84 and early 85 Vanagons had speedometers that are downright silly.
> Does your van have a tachometer? If yes then on those tires 3,800 rpm gets
> you ~68 mph. The speedometer can easily be adjusted by repositioning the
> needle on the stem. The odometer will still be off.
>
> Dennis
>
> --
Chris S.
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