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I've only driven it 3 or 4 times since , and only short trips . The top speed is so much higher I'm sure the mileage will be better ! It's my hillbilly overdrive ! Mark
Thanks for all the compliments guys , I'm not sure yet what to do about the spare . I don't want to make a lot of changes because it's a clean old tractor ( 1957 ) tires are easy to switch back . I rattle canned the rims ( they need a few more coats ) I didn't use O rings I used RTV silicone ...
RE: Re: RE: Gassers!!
It pulls great no problems at all , on flat ground I still take off in second 1st is still too short !While accelerating through the gears it seems the motor doesn't notice the bigger tires but the ground speed picks up much faster , It actually can keep up with traffic...
Just got home from work is why I haven't replied . All the tires are 16X20 XZL's and the rims all have the same offset . The fronts only look bigger because they're in a wheel well .
The truck rides 100 times better and a higher top speed , and after a little while I'll find out if I get better gas mileage ! It gets a lot of attention now ( even more than before ) !! I have not finished the paint on them yet I was in too big of a hurry to drive it ! I got a good deal on them...
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