New tires with a different diameter
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New tires with a different diameter
Me and my friend got new tires. I got small rims and thin sport tires. He simply got bigger tires. Mine are definately smaller then my stock tires and his are definately larger. What does this do to our performance? Will his bigger tires out perform mine or mine be better then his? Also what does this do to our speed? Like does it make my speedometer read faster then i'm going and his slower?
We both have rangers. 98 and 99 models both with 2.5l inline 4 engines. my 98 is a stick and his 99 is automatic. THANKS I really appreciate feedback.
We both have rangers. 98 and 99 models both with 2.5l inline 4 engines. my 98 is a stick and his 99 is automatic. THANKS I really appreciate feedback.
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Smaller tires will reduce the final drive ratio so you'll have better off the liine performance but will loose top end speed. Your speedometer will read high. If you reduce the sidewall, in general you'll have better handleing.
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Originally Posted by towelie
He simply got bigger tires. ............. What does this do to our performance? Will his bigger tires out perform mine or mine be better then his? Also what does this do to our speed? Like does it make my speedometer read faster then i'm going and his slower?
We both have rangers. 98 and 99 models both with 2.5l inline 4 engines. my 98 is a stick and his 99 is automatic. THANKS I really appreciate feedback.
We both have rangers. 98 and 99 models both with 2.5l inline 4 engines. my 98 is a stick and his 99 is automatic. THANKS I really appreciate feedback.
