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Old 10-20-2023, 10:41 AM   #10
Keith Seymore
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?

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Originally Posted by Hammered 77 View Post
So if you opt for the larger tires what was done to correct speed and mileage?
Different transmission part numbers were released with internal gearing to accommodate tire and (more so) rear axle ratio options.

In some cases an external adapter was also used, as in the case of my '87 (it used the "Z" shaped version).

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