My buddy is running 38.5 by i think 16 and he flies on the freeway, yes on the hills he slows a bit but not much at all, he does have a new engine though.... but n e ways... if ur familliar with northern cali he flew up to cow mountain doin between 70 and 80 with no prob. later man and good luck! oh by the way i think hes running the stock gears... i think those are 4.10's i think but later dude!