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Old May 27, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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Default Relationship between tire size and final gear ratio

Looking to get tires for drag racing(must be able to drive to and from track 80 miles round trip with them) . 1987 Corvette auto w/2.59 gears original size tire 255-50-16, really like the Nitto DR, but it only comes in 245-50-16, how will the shorter 245 affect my final drive ratio?
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Old May 27, 2002 | 08:12 PM
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Default Re: Relationship between tire size and final gear ratio (CaneinBatonRouge)

not worth noting....
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Old May 27, 2002 | 08:42 PM
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Default Re: Relationship between tire size and final gear ratio (CaneinBatonRouge)

The 245 is 4% smaller than the 255, so your gear will be 4% lower. Like Andy said, not worth noting.

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