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Old 07-21-2013, 11:30 PM   #31 (permalink)
UltArc
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What I got from the conversation, was in keeping the total rotational diameter the same (or within 2%) and adding weight is not worthwhile. Keeping weight the same, and adding rotational diameter, is beneficial.

And as for regearing transmissions, it may not be as difficult as it seems, but definitely more difficult than getting a larger tire. I imagine it's difficult to reasonably change gearing for the better under most circumstances.

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