03-31-2012, 08:14 PM | #1 |
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my RPM's at 60 MPH
So got that tach in the truck today and went down the road.. Seems I a seeing 3000 RPM at 60 MPH. I am running 255-60-15 rear tires (almost new). The speedo may be a tad off so will verify with the GPS tomorrow because it started raining.
I also need to verify the rear end ratio. I thought I had 3:73 gears, at least that is what we figured out when we measured a full rotation. What do you all think.... anybody figure out my rear end ratio by RPM and Tire Size vs speed. If the speedo is off it is by only a couple MPH...
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03-31-2012, 08:22 PM | #2 |
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Re: my RPM's at 60 MPH
I have 33" tires with 3.73's, TH400, and turn 2600ish at 60MPH. So I'd say you have a 3.73.
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03-31-2012, 08:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: my RPM's at 60 MPH
wondering what would be a nice fat tire on the rear to bring that rpm down some when driving that would give a nice fat rod look on the rear...
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03-31-2012, 08:39 PM | #4 |
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03-31-2012, 08:41 PM | #5 |
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Re: my RPM's at 60 MPH
You will have to go taller with the tire, OD trans, or Gear vendors overdrive. It is much cheaper to just change gears.
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03-31-2012, 08:58 PM | #6 |
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Re: my RPM's at 60 MPH
sideways, thats the tire look I want for the rear
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03-31-2012, 09:06 PM | #7 |
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Re: my RPM's at 60 MPH
Coker tire has them in the silverline 285 70 15
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03-31-2012, 09:07 PM | #8 |
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Re: my RPM's at 60 MPH
Another option is Michelin LTX ms, they have a 30-9.50 and would go on a 8" rim nicely.
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