What gears for 33" tires?

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Im thinking about going to 33s if I do should I go 4.56?
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I think hobie setup this



http://www.thebestbuddies.com/pic/modin ... cabcontact



"find new gear ratio with tire size"



should get you the right gears
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4.56 rear ring and pinion is only available throught GM for about $385. You can get front and rear 4.10 for about $500.



www.ring-and-pinion.com



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Ignore above link. Search under Randy's ring and pinion.



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Might be worth reading this Thread
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Brad wrote:4.56 rear ring and pinion is only available throught GM for about $385. You can get front and rear 4.10 for about $500.



www.ring-and-pinion.com



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What about getting them put in? How much is that?
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4.56 IMO the tires are way heavier and you will create alot more wind resistance. so you have to add that into the mathmatical equation. and it will cost around a grand to have it done
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