Gear and Tire Selection

[Stephen & Horace Johnson]

Originally Posted by Smitty

Okay guys, my Cleveland is not turning the R's quick enough. I think I have too much tire (32x14 M/T's stiff sidewall 102 roll out) and not enough gear (5.67). Where would you guys start first, smaler tire with less roll out or go up to a 6.00 gear? I don't have the ends right now to upgrade the gear set in the tranny so I need to go another root. Any help would be appreciated.

Smitty

I would think with that SBF you need more gear, 6.00-6.20, whats your first gear ratio?



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