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01-11-2023, 02:37 AM

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Richard

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Re: Don't like my tall 1st Gear - Do my larger tires make the difference?

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Originally Posted by Yamariv

I'm probably wrong but wouldn't it be the other way around? More closer to 3.20 something gears?

265/70/15 on truck is taller than new suggested original size, 225/70/15 by about 2" if I recall. A smaller tire will lower gear ratio. Numerically higher but is a lower gear. Smaller tire equals more revolutions per mile.

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