Gearing ratios form a broad category of financial ratios, of which the debt-to-equity ratio is the predominant example.

Back in the good old days trucks were built to work, and they came with a granny low transmission and low axle gears. Ever since then true off-roaders realized that gearing is the great equalizer.

Vehicle speed (mph), engine speed (rpm), tire diameter (inches), trans gear ratio, and rear axle gear ratio are all interrelated. If you know four out of five of these values, you can determine what ...