Re: Notice the wheels,
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Originally posted by Rob Beale
in the leading photo the FAT has 16" wheels, while the Quad GS is on 20" rims. Why the change? Would this affect its handling aside from the gearing ratios?
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Rob,
Early FAT models were fitted with 10.50-20 tyres, then later ones were fitted with 9.00-16. Maybe in an effort to lower the gear ratio, as the engine was short on horsepower in comparison to a MCC C8.
Source: War Office Data book of Whld Vehs 1945
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