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Re: Speedo error & differential ratio

Subject: Re: Speedo error & differential ratio
From: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:28:57 -0800 (PST)
Cc: Tony Rhodes <ARhodes@compuserve.com>, Triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
On Sun, 15 Nov 1998, Brad Kahler wrote:

> > I am embarrassed to say it but, I never knew what the old tire
> > measurements meant. Since I have been buying them, they have always been
> > metric.
> > 
> > What measurement is 6.95"?  Side wall height?  Tread width?
> > Can you tell the aspect ratio based on 6.95x15?
> 
> Wish I knew!!  If you find out let me know.  Thats another thing that would 
> be good for the FAQ.  How bout it Malcom?!!

>From my limited knowledge, the 6.95 is the tread width.  Sidewall heights
are "always" the same (not sure on this one).  I think you can bargain for
a 078 ratio.  Could be wrong.

-Malcolm
* There is a FAQ for this list (long overdue for an update) at:
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