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Old 04-14-2008   #1 (permalink)
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I currently have 27" dia. BFG's all around but I need new rear tires. I am thinking of going to 28" rear tires for daily driving. Is anyone else doing this and do you have any negative effects in handling for doing so ?
I thought it might help and raise the gear ratio abit too for DD.
Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks !
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I run 295-45-18s on the back so I can get my effective gear ratio closer to 3.90. No handling problems.
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Thanks. thats good to hear. I'm thinking of going to a lower gear ratio too (4.30) and it would help. These cars are so sensative in some ways ,I was curious if it would cause handling problems.
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