Bernd...this is an excellent explanation! I understand completely now.
This should go into the FAQ.
fish
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch"
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: Gears was: 4x4: Can you smoke 'em?
>
> Here's an easy scenario...
>
> Remember your old BMX bikes...
>
> When you changed the rear sprocket from 20 - 16 tooth (this is a comparison
> from 3.55 - 3.92) you were able to go up the hills easier and with less
> slippage. But...you couldn't "burn the back tire" as easy as when you had
> the 20 tooth...leaning on the handlebars or course.
>
> Another comparison would be from my experiences from Bracket Racing in my
> old Camaro. I used to have 3.23's in the rearend but could never get the
> car to "hook up" due to tire slippage. After I installed the 3.73's...Noooo
> problems and the ET's got faster as well.
>
> The same goes for the rearend gears on the trucks. When using the 3.55
> gears , something is going to give easier when you "get on it"...in this
> case the tires. Yes, I can still burn the tires with the 3.92's...but when
> offroad, the tires don't slip as much (or on the road).
>
> Hope this helps...
>
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