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 > -- Sent from my mobile device Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" |
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