Tire to RPM Ratio Chart

The following chart shows engine rpm at 60 mph for various combinations of final drive ratio and tire diameter. If you want to determine rpm at a speed other than 60, or for a combination of ratio and tire size not indicated here, the formula is:

MPH x Drive Ratio x 336 = RPM
Tire Diameter

If you’d like to know your speed at a given rpm, the formula is:

RPM x Tire Diameter x 336 = MPH
Drive Ratio x 336

In both cases, “336” is simply a constant to convert the tire diameter to the linear distance the tire travels.

To determine your vehicle’s engine rpm with its present tires, simply measure the diameter with a tape. If the tires have a convex tread surface, be sure to allow for it when you measure them.

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Engine RPM at 65 mph Gear Ratio

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