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Unread 12-01-2007, 14:57
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Re: Can you mount the tires directly on the gear box?

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Originally Posted by UlTiMaTeP View Post
Chances are it will but you really wouldnt want to do that, the speed would be too fast with no step down. The torque curve wouldnt match up to the speed and load.
Really? I think with a careful driving strategy and the right type of wheels, speeds like that can have quite an advantage.
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