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will changing wheel size effect gear ratios?

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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 02:57 PM
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Default Re: will changing wheel size effect gear ratios? (nice_eg)
The wheel/tire is the final "gear" in your drivetrain. The transmission gear ratios obviously won't change, but you will affect shift points, so yes the "gar ratios" will be affected.
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will there be any positive gains in acceleration with a bigger or smaller wheel & tire combination
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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smaller = faster accelration
bigger = more top speed

nothing really significant but...
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