Hey Boner, I finally got to use a GPS today to see what kind of speed readings I would get with the big Claws on. Its hard to tell, because the GPS updates every second or so, but if you are at a steady speed, it will only change the tenths (45.6- 46.2 and stuff like that). Out on flat pavement, I topped out at 52mph. Going on a downgrade (not major steep or anything) on dirt, it got up to 57mph and hit 58 right about time I had to slow down for a curve. I checked it in my truck and found about a half mph difference in the speedometer and GPS. How accurate it is, I don't know, but it was kind of fun to do. I don't see where the tires really cut into the top speed much at all. One thing I did find out was that with the big tires, the speedometer on the AC is just about right on with the GPS. I actually know about how fast I'm going now by the speedometer which actually lies with stock tires.

 

I have a 1998 5 speed and it is a great machine. I would not recommend the Automatic yes because I don't care for the belt drive.I think that the new Honda Rubicon has the best Automatic Tranny but for my money I'll stick with my Arctic cat.

 

The factors causing a little body roll are the same one that give supier traction! The ability of the rear axle to flex to conform to terrian causes this, you can't have both.