speedometer gear????

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  1. scrapper60

    scrapper60 MCCI Member

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    Which color do I use with a stock 2:79 rearend gear and 15" wheels. I don't know the diameter of the tires.
    Thanks,
    Jerry
     
    scrapper60, Oct 26, 2012
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    rims shouldn't make a difference...the diameter of the tires...will make a difference...:yup:
     
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    Even going from a 25" tire to a 26" makes only a miniscule difference. There's no need to change your speedo gear unless you change the differential gear ratio.
     
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    You have to know the tire diameter to figure what speedo gear you need.
     
    baddad457, Oct 30, 2012
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