Gear ratio, rpm and speed question

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Posted by Dozerman51 [162.158.255.19] on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 15:09:14 :

Hello All,
The 237 is running real nice in my 1/2 ton WC. As of now I am running 900-16 with 4.30 ratio's. At 60 MPH, I'm at 2442 RPM's which is about 67% of the motors rated 3600 RPM's. If I change the tires back to 750-16's at 60 MPH, the motor will be turning 2667 RPM's which is 74% of the motors rated 3600 RPM's. I have a set of 4.10 third members which along with the 750-16's would yield 2543 RPM's at 60 MPH. This would be 70% of the motors rated 3600 RPM's. I know going back to the smaller tires would give me more power at the expense of higher rpm's and more noise. What do you guys think is a good compromise? Thanks for any advice. You all have a nice day.
Joe Giraud
1941 WC-12(Salad)
1940 Cat D2/3J

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Re: Gear ratio, rpm and speed question - Vaughn 21:24:00 03/12/2017

Re: Gear ratio, rpm and speed question - dc 15:23:31 03/12/2017

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