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Old 08-30-2014, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Formulajones View Post
I agree, as I also manipulate my cruising rpm with tire height so it's also a part of my decision making. The 28" tire with 3.42's make a nice highway cruiser in my opinion and good "all around" performance, I use this tire height with 3.73's in a couple cars and they cruise on the highway at 65 mph/2800 rpms and it's just fine for me. Yeah an M21 with 3.42's is boarderline around town but not horrible. I'd like to see an M20 with that combo but we use what we have .

Those 275/50 drag radials are 26" tall, and since the drag radials are used at the strip the shorter tire will certainly help the gear situation out (2.20 1st and 3.42's) so I like that thinking.

I have pics of various cars, however not all pontiacs since I tend to collect other brand X stuff. If you don't mind that I'll post a couple. All with different styles of wheel well openings, some more open or larger than others has a pretty drastic affect on appearances with tire height.
Exactly my thinking on everything.

Yes, if you don't mind posting pics, thanks

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