Fitting larger tyres do I need to lower my diff ratios?
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Fitting larger tyres do I need to lower my diff ratios?
Running 32 simexs on with toyota 4.1 ratio diffs, do I need to lower my gear ratio if I fit 35 simexs. Running a commodore motor.
Comp rig: Suzuki Vitara, L67 Supercharged V6 Commie and auto, Prado chassis and diffs. Gigglepin 8274 twin motor rear mounted winch, air free spools, 35" Silverstones, ect
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Re: Fitting larger tyres do I need to lower my diff ratios?
suzukisport wrote:Running 32 simexs on with toyota 4.1 ratio diffs, do I need to lower my gear ratio if I fit 35 simexs. Running a commodore motor.
Not sure what commy motor you are running but I'm assuming a 6 cylinder which will spin your 35s with the 4.1s no problem.

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Re: Fitting larger tyres do I need to lower my diff ratios?
VN 3.8L V6 Commodore motor, in a Suzuki Vitara, running prado diffs
Comp rig: Suzuki Vitara, L67 Supercharged V6 Commie and auto, Prado chassis and diffs. Gigglepin 8274 twin motor rear mounted winch, air free spools, 35" Silverstones, ect