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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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just bought a used 2006 crew cab with factory chevy 20" rims, The current tire size is 275 60 r20, my gas mileage sucks to say the least. The truck has a 5.3, 3.73 gears and a g80 what would be a better choice on tires to help with gas?
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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Damn; that's a 33" tire. Is it lifted or leveled, and do you plan on lowering it? I personally like 275/45's for 3.73 gears; 285/50's look better for mild lowering/leveling and are better suited to 4.10's.

Anything smaller and narrower will help you out to an extent; I'd go with one of the two I just suggested depending on how you want it to look.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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I drive to truck to and from work and I work in a refinery so lots of bumps. I do like the 285/50 I was just checking if there were any better options to save on fuel.
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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well I went with a set of 275 45's in the Eagle gt 2's
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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good luck, 275/55 is the stock size fwiw, hope you plan on a drop with the 45s
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