[FC] FC Rear tire size question

Williams, Rickie corvanatics@corvair.org
Fri Oct 31 08:10:02 2003


> To keep the 140hp engine in my Greenbrier from buzzing at such a high rpm
> on long trips down the Interstate Highways, what is the biggest tire size
> that can be tucked under the rear wheel wells?  A larger(taller)rear tire
> will make the final drive ratio easier on the engine.  Quick take offs are
> not as big a concern as seeing a tach (Spyder Dash) really close to
> 3800rpm for long periods of time.
> 
> For those who might have already tried this, the Greenbrier has a PG
> transmission and a 3.55 to 1 gear ratio.
> 
> Thanks and please be buying tickets for the 2004 Convention raffle car,
> 
> Rickie Williams