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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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Trying to figure out if I should go with a 265/75/16 or a 285/75/16 on a 2wd. Going with a 3.5 spindle lift and 2" blocks in the rear. Right now it has some 235/50/16 highway tires that get stuck in anything wet
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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What's your gear ratio? Anything less than a 3.55 stick with 265's. I had 285's with 3.31's and it was a dog.
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 10:49 PM
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3.55 limited slip
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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You'll be alright with the 285's then.
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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285 ftw
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM
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4.2, 4.6, 5.4?
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 12:07 AM
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5.4 automatic transmission scab shortbed
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285's
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Found some Mickey Thompson mud terrains that are $200 for the set about half tread in a 265 from a buddy. Gonna throw those on for the time being
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 97badass
Found some Mickey Thompson mud terrains that are $200 for the set about half tread in a 265 from a buddy. Gonna throw those on for the time being
Don't blame ya a bit!
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