Gears Unlimited

Professional Automotive Gear and Transmission Analysis Tool

Complete the fields below, above the tabs, with your vehicle's current configuration, including tire size, MPH to calculate for, Transmission and Differential type, current differential ratio and what transmission gear you wish to use to calculate (typically select high gear, the numerically smallest number, for highway speed calculations).

If you're not certain what gear ratio you have now, or what transmission is in your vehicle, you can search using your VIN# at:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/vindecoder.php

Current Vehicle Configuration

inches
See the Tire Calculator Tab for help figuring tire diameter and to calculate for tire growth factor if desired.
MPH
%
Tire growth factor due to speed/heat expansion. See Tire Calculator tab for details.
%
Torque converter slip percentage. Positive = slip, negative = lockup efficiency.

Available Gear Ratios

Identification Tips: See the Differential ID Guide Tab for additional help identifying and selecting the correct differential type in your vehicle.
Ford 10.5"

Current Analysis

Speed75MPH
Current RPM0RPM
Driveshaft RPM0RPM

New Vehicle Configuration

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Available Differential Gear Ratios

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Comprehensive Differential Database

Take note of your differential cover shape and bolt pattern and compare to identify your differential type. The list of available ratios is unique to each type, which is important to choose a ratio that can actually be installed.

RPM/MPH Across All Shift Points

Transmission Selected:

GearRatioShift Shift RPMRPM DropNew RPM Shift MPHDS RPM

Speed Categories for Final Gear MPH

Normal Below 100 MPH
Moderate 100-149 MPH
High 150-199 MPH
EXTREME 200+ MPH

Input desired RPM for each gear change in the Shift RPM column.

The calculator uses all available gears in the selected transmission. Enter each shift RPM, and it calculates MPH at shift, RPM drop, new RPM after shift, and driveshaft RPM.

Tire Size Calculator

Enter tire size (P225/60R16 format):

P / R
%
Calculated Tire Diameter
Enter tire dimensions above

About Tire Growth: Tire growth occurs as speed increases. Standard estimate is ~3%, but it varies. Stiff sidewalls grow less; tall/soft sidewalls grow more.

Gear Tooth Ratio Calculator

Count teeth on both ring and pinion gears, then enter values:

Calculated Gear Ratio
Enter values above

Common Tire Sizes

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Action
P225/60R1626.6
P235/75R1528.9
P275/60R1528.0
P315/75R1634.6
33x12.50R1533.0
35x12.50R1735.0

Note: Truck tires in inch format (e.g. 35x12.50R17): the first number IS the diameter. Simply enter it directly.

Custom Gear Ratios (1-10 Speed)

Gears 1-5

Gears 6-10

Tips: Leave fields empty for unused gears. Ratios should generally decrease from 1st to highest gear.

Preset Transmissions

Select a preset or enter custom ratios manually. All calculations update automatically.

Transmission1st2nd3rd4thAction
PowerGlide1.821.00--
TH3502.521.521.00-
TH4002.481.481.00-
C42.461.461.00-
700R43.061.631.000.70
4L60E3.061.631.000.70
10R804.702.992.151.77

Manual Ratio Entry

Instructions: Enter custom ratios above (min 2 required). These become available under "Manual Ring & Pinion Ratio Entry" in the Differential Type dropdown.

Quick Ratio Select

Ratio Guide

Lower (2.73-3.23): Better fuel economy, higher top speed

Mid (3.42-3.90): Balanced performance and economy

Higher (4.10-4.56): Better acceleration, lower top speed

Very High (5.00+): Maximum acceleration, specialized apps

Common Ratios Reference

RatioBest ForRPM @ 60mphAction