Re: Gearing with varying tire sizes

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Mike VanAmburgh wrote:
> 
> Quick gearing question - if I am currently running 225/50/14 and go to
> 195/55/14, which are about 5/8" shorter than the 225s, will I be able to
> carry more speed in the gears or less?  I currently smack the limiter in
> 2nd at 55 mph.  Will the shorter tires raise that speed or lower it
> before I hit the limiter?  I never have been able to keep that
> straight.  :-)
> 
> Mike
> 
> --

Small overall diameter means lower top speed and a faster gearbox revs
for a given speed. Taller tire will mean slower speed on the speedo
(wrong speed shown) but taller gearing in the big picture.

TBerk

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