[6pack] OD Trans/Tire sizes

[michael lunsford]

Good show Vance.  Put me down as preferring the A type OD over the J type
though two of my friends have the 5 speed conversions and the smoothness and
reduced noise from a modern transmission is incredible.  It would be a toss up
over which one I would choose if I didn't already have the OD trans.  Also the
Nurburgring video was fantastic.   
 
I used to have 205/55/16s on my car but decided I needed a little more
comfortable ride (old guy syndrome) so I swapped them out for Dunlop Signature
205/65/16s so that the rolling diameter would be similar to that of the
original tire to get a more accurate speedometer reading and to decrease the
75 to 80 MPH RPMs by about 150 or so.  However I have had problems in regard
to the clearance on the front tires when they are turned to the full lock
position as I back from my driveway and the springs compress.  It has taken
several chunks out of the edge of my tire and caused a slight bent spot in the
center of the fender lip.  YMMV
 
Mike Lunsford