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222s · Jun 20th, 2009, 01:06

Assuming that PVs used the same size tyres as Amazons, your 195/65R15s are slightly smaller diameter than the stock tyres (165/80R15) - however 205/65R15 would be the same as stock.

As for the gear ratios, I think that 4.11:1 is the tallest, so if you still want to improve the gearing, then how about dropping in an overdrive gearbox? In o/d 4th in an Amazon, 84mph is 400rpm, so quite an improvement.

Jun 20th, 2009, 01:06	#2
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth	Assuming that PVs used the same size tyres as Amazons, your 195/65R15s are slightly smaller diameter than the stock tyres (165/80R15) - however 205/65R15 would be the same as stock. As for the gear ratios, I think that 4.11:1 is the tallest, so if you still want to improve the gearing, then how about dropping in an overdrive gearbox? In o/d 4th in an Amazon, 84mph is 400rpm, so quite an improvement. __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.