c1500 on 22's with 30 series tires. What gears should i run for better performance??

[1sick92]

I have a 92 chevy c1500 on 22s with a 700r4 transmission. What gears should i run to get all out better performance.. I think it will make a difference in the feel of the truck but i have no idea what to run

 

[FastOrange]

whats in it right now?

 

[SAATR]

Assuming a stock 235/75R15, any width of 22", 30 series tire from 235 to 305 will be a good match as far as diameter goes, assuming that the tires are well matched to the wheel width wise, IE no 275's on a 8 inch wide wheel.

That goes back to FastOrange's question: what gears do you have now?

 

[kn1ght]

Why would you assume 75r15's, when he said they are on 22's? Clearly not 15...

 

[///RAGMC]

If you want performance a 22 isnt the way to go. I know I lost performance running a 22 on the back of mine

 

[SAATR]

Why would you assume 75r15's, when he said they are on 22's? Clearly not 15...

Reread the post. I'm comparing the diameter of a 22", 30 series tire to that of the stock tire. They "should" be about the same, if he hasn't mismatched the width of the rim and tire. If that's the case, then the diameter is about the same and shouldn't affect performance. The problem is the increased mass, not a diameter increase. So back to: what gears are in it now?

 

[kn1ght]

Oh ****. Sorry man. I totally misunderstood that.

 

[///RAGMC]

Gonna affect performance because of the added weight of a 22 inch wheel

 

[1sick92]

350 tbi motor is in it and the gears are original i have no idea what they are. But i haven't got the gears changed. And is it normal for my truck to change from 1st to second gear at 10mph?

 

[1997chevydriver]

Look in your glove box at the RPO codes will start with a GT or GU with a number behind it.