tire dia. to reduce axle ratio.

[alan8888]

2003 ranger xlt 2.3 5spd w/ 3.73 axle. stock p225 70 r15 will p215 60 r15 be possible. will it look ok. thought this would reduce axle ratio w/o changing ring and pinon. will this give me the same effect. useing the tire calculator this should give me a 4.09 (ratio effect) any advice would be helpful . p.s i know it sounds CRAZY, laugh if you must. thanks. alan8888

 

[bobbywalter]

yeah....

i would have to do actual measure but smaller/shorter tire spins more times per mile that a taller one..

 

[badmts]

your logic is very sound but as for looks this is quite subjective,the new size will be shorter and show more fenderwell ,I did not catch if it was 4x4 or street type truck ,if street you may be able to lower it a little and it should look fine and be a might peppier with the shorter effective gearing-good luck also your odometer and speed sensors and ecm might all be affected