Differential ratio vs transmission gears
Don't know if the subject line says what I want to ask. Without going into the exact numbers here is the question. I have been towing my TT with my Tahoe. It is a 6 speed transmission. I tow about 64 ...
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When you do start looking for a new TV...take this thread in context of 'that new' truck...it all depends on what is 'stock' for that model/year/etc
Then you need to gather that TV's tranny gear ratios vs tire rev's per mile vs diff ratio
If it has one of these new high number of close ratio gears...they typically have a very low (high numeric) first gear.
Plus double OD, with the 2nd OD mainly for using it as a car. Tow/Haul normally will NOT allow it to go into that 2nd OD...and again, dependent on the ICE torque/HP curves
IF it has a really low 1st (high numeric), then the weight you are considering will play. If you are going to be very close to the OEM's specification ratings limits...then consider a lower diff ratio (higher numeric)...but know that 'car' MPG will be lower
Trade-offs in everything
Then personal opinion. Mine is to have a really low diff ratio (high numeric) for the kind/type of driving style 'I like'...
Then you need to gather that TV's tranny gear ratios vs tire rev's per mile vs diff ratio
If it has one of these new high number of close ratio gears...they typically have a very low (high numeric) first gear.
Plus double OD, with the 2nd OD mainly for using it as a car. Tow/Haul normally will NOT allow it to go into that 2nd OD...and again, dependent on the ICE torque/HP curves
IF it has a really low 1st (high numeric), then the weight you are considering will play. If you are going to be very close to the OEM's specification ratings limits...then consider a lower diff ratio (higher numeric)...but know that 'car' MPG will be lower
Trade-offs in everything
Then personal opinion. Mine is to have a really low diff ratio (high numeric) for the kind/type of driving style 'I like'...
