Im at a cross roads, a lot of work done basically mechanically (new 1954 235 engine), electric, cooling breaks and fuel is new. Last project was 4" drop axle and 3" blocks. I have been reading a lot about the 3.55 gear and how the tire diameter effects the rpm at 60mph. My next purchase was going to be wheels from wheel smith. The tires he is recommending do to the rim and back space needed put me at 29.1 tire diameter which is about an inch smaller than stock, the drop kit puts the tie rod end and shock mount in my section width of the tire so i cannot have any bulge as boththese are about 3/4 to 1" from tire. My concern is with the factory 3 speed switching to the 3.55 gears am i going to get the speed and keep my rpms down with that tire diameter. The last thing i want to do is spend $1200 on rims then also $1200 on gears and not get any results. If my best option is to upgrade to and open driveline which i dont really want to do as i really like three on the tree then i need to do it before ordering rims and tires. SO you can see why im concerned. ANY help would be appreciated, my plan has always been the 3.55 now im concerned.
