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ubtripn · 10-03-2012, 12:01 PM

All I know is that I run stock tires on my 68 with a 700R4 and 2000 RPM= 60mph on the freeway. Is this a good balance for fuel consumption vs power? I do mostly city driving. I do not know how to identify what rear end ratio I have.

Also, there is a lot of talk about the lack of aerodynamics causing instability but what about rigs like the Hummer. They are bricks but drive much better. There must be more than just stabilizer bars involved. (Just a learning question.)

10-03-2012, 12:01 PM	#1
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	How do I identify the rearend ratio? All I know is that I run stock tires on my 68 with a 700R4 and 2000 RPM= 60mph on the freeway. Is this a good balance for fuel consumption vs power? I do mostly city driving. I do not know how to identify what rear end ratio I have. Also, there is a lot of talk about the lack of aerodynamics causing instability but what about rigs like the Hummer. They are bricks but drive much better. There must be more than just stabilizer bars involved. (Just a learning question.)