Gearing questions

I'm thinking about changing my gearing in my Jato to better suit it to track use. Racing on a tight hard packed track I obviously don't need the tall stock gearing of the Jato.

I'm thinking about going from the stock 54 tooth spur to a 56 or 58 tooth. However I am concerned that by going to lower gearing I may have more wheel spin. I'm planning on mounting up a new set of Pro-Line M3 Bow-Ties before next race so that should help a little.

I've never done any gearing changes on any of my trucks so I'm just not sure how much difference to expect out of 2 or 4 teeth on the spur. I understand the gearing, I have a good background in motorcycles and dirt bikes and have played with gearing before.

Just thought you guys might be able to give me a little bit of an idea what 2 or 4 teeth up on the spur would do for me??

Nate, I take it your gearing for Casco's track? I'm no expert in fact I run electric truck but I believe that 2-4 teeth on the spur would be ample, I can't imagine you would need more, 4 may be to much. I would think if you gear down you will have more torque and that may give you more wheel spin? Maybe you can adjust you throttle setting on your radio to a lower % of throw? Good luck.

Going to add two teeth to the spur. They are cheap. the Jato is geared really high I probably could have added 4 teeth right off the bat but I'll take small steps as spurs are cheap.

I like a lil taller gearing I think i get more bite less spin. Have to be a lil easy on the trigger thats all,then again you might want it a lil loose to help around the turns either way. you will find something you like im sure