A question on tire sizing/gear ratios

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A question on tire sizing/gear ratios

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Will moving from the stock tire size to a 225/60/15 really make a difference in acceleration? If so why is this the case?
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you would be fine it would be faster because your going smaller then stock
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You will notice your RPMs being higher at almost any speed. Unless you regear, your engine will be turning more RPMs than it would with stock tires.
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