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Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17
Maybe you’re roads are a lot worse then ours in the states. It will be beneficial in snow, off road/rally, horrible roads. Think most people aren’t trying to drive at the limit on horrible roads I’d rather have a higher limit in scenarios i can actually drive hard in. Not having a more comfortable ride going 25mph down some horrible back road. But to each their own, 95%+ of people a 16 is pointless and probably worse unless for winter tire or rally/offroad.
I don’t think you know how mechanical torque works through gear ratios. If you did then you wouldn’t have asked those last three questions. It’s basic mechanical physics. The 3rd question I already answered.
Also i see your running a 225/55r16? If so that changes your final ratio at the tire a lot being so much bigger. 100mph on speedo you are really 104mph. 225/55r16 with 4.66 FD is the same as 215/45r17 with 4.46 a lot less aggressive. I think it should be specified when you are recommending FD ratios based on what you are using that your tire really makes your FD a 4.46, if they use stock tire diameter with a 4.66 that would be like you using a 4.88 with your tire.
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OK. I am wrong.
16's are pointless and worse for anything except off road/winter.
I have no idea about twisting forces.
Opinions about gearing preferences are actually facts. (Your fear of "Loss of traction"... could be an argument against FI, surely?)
And apparently my speedo is also wrong. (You're actually stressing about a practically imperceptible 4%?)
But do you at least like the Harrop?