Posted by Vaughn [99.110.82.3] on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 23:22:26 :
In Reply to: Cruising speed with 5:83 gears? posted by Wayneh [68.55.55.71] on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 18:55:44 :
Expect MPG to drop significantly and normal tire wear to be reduced by 50%. 35mph gives you 100% normal tire wear due to the design of the front axle. I cruze at 37 MPH which maintains good engine speed.
Max road speed of 55 on tag equates to top speed or short bursts, not sustained cruzing speed.