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  1. MOPAla

    ring and pinion ratio suggestion

    For what I've been reading the bigger the tire's diameter, the better off-the-line traction, because of it's "footprint". Is it right? My idea was to have 5 equal tires and wheels. The 245/60 R14 are already a tight fit all around. I was ok with opening the wheels arches (flares?) to fit larger...
  2. MOPAla

    ring and pinion ratio suggestion

    It's a Chevrolet Opala, first gen. I didn't say it because the first reply I get is 'did you mean Impala?' and it was made looking like this only here in Brasil. The info on wikipedia is not 100% accurate, but it's basically there if you wanna take a look. Mine looks like this, minus the square...
  3. MOPAla

    ring and pinion ratio suggestion

    I was waiting for more inputs from other members, that's why I didn't reply any of you before. -Coffee&Cars, thank you for your reply; -Stroked340, I really think it would 'wake up' the car and make it very cool, but for long trips that 3,73:1 would keep reminding me of that decision. Although...
  4. MOPAla

    ring and pinion ratio suggestion

    Hello, as the title says I would appreciate some advice on rear ratio for my setup. Have not scaled but I'd bet the car weights less than 3000 lbs. Believe something between 2900 and 2950 pounds. The 4 speed manual gearbox ratios: 2.92:1 -> 2.03:1 -> 1.42:1 -> 1.00:1 The tire: 245/60 R14...
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