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Old 04-03-2013, 01:09 AM
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Ok what size slick/drag radial tire would go well with the 3.42 gearing?
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As in how tall.....
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so that would be ok on a big tank like a crew cab? I was thinking 28" and or 30" tire
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28's with a 4.10, 26's with a 3.73. Just what I've seen work.

Can't really go shorter than a 26, so.......
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28's with a 4.10, 26's with a 3.73. Just what I've seen work.

Can't really go shorter than a 26, so.......
so a 26'' tire is ok? Hmmm sounds good then
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i ran my best time on 22 inch slicks and have 3:42s so u can go smaller if u want to
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