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>Michael Noerregaard <ngaard@utxvms.cc.utexas.edu> wrote:
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>My Mk.3 definitely needs a new set of tires - when I bought it in the spring
>it had 205's on it - but they are out of balance, and are TOO big for the
>car - puts too much load on the steering mechanism, and there are just not
>enough space for them for the bonnet. That's why I am in the market for a
>new set - and was wondering what size to go after? 165's (orginal?), 175's,
>185's - and 60's or 70's ? What sizes will fit? My speedometer is out of
>wack any way due to an overdrive differential and a non-overdrive gearbox,
>so.....
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>I don't remember that there was a different diff for the overdrive unit??
>Perhaps someone installed a different diff or perhaps speedo gear or even a
>different speedo...
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>Please cc: me direct if there is any reply..
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>Clark
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Clark,
The non-o/d rearend was 3.2.7., while the o/d rear end was 3.8.9..
Doesn't sound like these numbers would make that much difference but they
really do.
Regards,
Tony
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