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Subject:Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
From:Chris S
Date:Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:35:10 -0500

My Wunderboxer handles the 2.7 pct increase from 185 to 195R15 just fine.

On 12/22/08, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@comcast.net> wrote:
> "It gives about 15% less rpm per speed to go from a 195-14 to a 225/75-16.
> Isn't that tough for the 2.1 to pull?"
>
> Yes, it is. This topic has a huge resource of knowledge and actual
> experience reported on the subaruvanagon list because we that have made that
> engine switch, keep trying to figure out what percentage increase in tire
> size (read: gearing change) will still allow benefits of increased engine
> conversion power. 7% increase is the max that has been "decided" by
> substituting the 2.2 Subie for the Wasserleaker.
>
> bob
>

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