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jeremyc74 · 04-10-2008, 08:57 AM

A taller tire raises the effective gear ratio, which lowers acceleration. You'll be able to hit higher speeds in each gear, but you'll get there slower.

On top of that you're going to screw up your speedometer.

04-10-2008, 08:57 AM	#3
jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	A taller tire raises the effective gear ratio, which lowers acceleration. You'll be able to hit higher speeds in each gear, but you'll get there slower. On top of that you're going to screw up your speedometer.
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