Date:         Sat, 21 Jan 95 17:50:45 PST
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Kautz <dkautz@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com>
Subject:      Re: [Q] Decreasing gear ratio

> 
> Maybe he meant a '66 bus, because I think I turn 4k RPM at 60 MPH.  :)
> And what is the stock tire size, 195-75x14?
> 
> Bradley
> 
>

  The calculations were done assuming 185-R14 Reinforced. 195/75-R14 are
  a little smaller in diameter and will push the revs up at 60 mph a bit.

  Dave Kautz 
> 

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