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royanddoreen · 09-01-2012, 09:41 PM

I went to 5% higher od tires and I am feeling it may be high enough gearing. I'm sure when they design a car they gear a car to suit the majority of people.Still think there should be some options in the gearing when you buy a new car.

09-01-2012, 09:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
royanddoreen EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: glovertown nl canada Posts: 91 z - '03 nissan 350z touring 90 day: 36.21 mpg (US) Diniro - '18 Kia Niro Ex 90 day: 47.99 mpg (US) Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I went to 5% higher od tires and I am feeling it may be high enough gearing. I'm sure when they design a car they gear a car to suit the majority of people.Still think there should be some options in the gearing when you buy a new car.