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Old 12-18-2008, 03:48 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
Let's not forget that tire sizing is a factor in overall drive gearing, and might be a cheaper alternative than actually swapping gears in your vehicle, especially as a "test" setup, where the result might not be optimal.
Right! The issue of clutch-slipping at dead starts with manual transmission cars might defeat"life with taller tires",although it is sure an economical way to investigate gearing.

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