RE: (ET) Sorrrreee

[Christopher Meier <Christopher Meier cwix com>]

Chains no longer fit...; larger chains hit on wheel well?
Clearance around the wheel well area -- don't forget flipping the
rim for a different offset.

How much additional diameter can be fit in the well, enough to give
any significant increase in the tire contact patch size?

If you're interested in better winter performance, would decreasing
the width help by increasing lb/sq-inch on the contact patch?

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-elec-trak cosmos5 phy tufts edu
[mailto:owner-elec-trak cosmos5 phy tufts edu]On Behalf Of vic garza
Sent: Friday, January 29, 1999 8:14 PM
To: elec-trak cosmos5 phy tufts edu
Subject: Re: (ET) Sorrrreee


At 07:54 PM 1/29/99 -0500, Dan wrote:
>How's this?
>
>Beside the obvious changes in final drive ratio, top speed and torque,
>what advantages, disadvantages are there in increasing the rear wheel
>diameter on your GE ET GT (garden tractor)? Is it strictly a matter of
>traction, more rubber on the road? Or is there more to it?
>
>Here's hoping everybody gets some tonight.
>
>Dan
Advantages: ground clearance, tires wear longer
Disadvantages: higher amp draw, weaker pulling power
besides the obvious higher top speed, lower torque lower wear 
(revolutions
per mile) etc.

--Vic