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Old 04-16-2012, 09:16 AM
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I tried a few searches but I didn't have much luck. I got the 4.8 and my take off is ridiculous to say the least. Truck is a dd so I would like to stay somewhat reasonable with gas mileage. I've seen a few ppl with 4.56 and love them but I'm not sure how they would be for a dd. I just don't want to spend the cash and not be happy. Ill have 22s on here also so ill have to keep that in mind and I dunno if 4.10s would be enough. Any input on these or possibly a 4.3x gear?
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What is the total height of the wheel/tire you will be running?
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4.10's. Look me up on YouTube mongooseboy000 I have a 08 crewcab 4.8 on 4.10's u see different videos of me driving
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what size are the tires?
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
what size are the tires?
We need to know this and if you plan on staying with tires that are that height. If you do think you would ever want to change tire size, let us know if it would be to a taller or shorter tire.
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dont fear the gear
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Sorry guys I havent checked this in a while.
Im currently running the stock 245/65/17 but once I get my 22s back on ill be running 305/45/22.
Not sure exactly how tall those are.
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Your 245/65/17 tires are about 29.5" high, and the 305/45/22s are 32.8" - big difference!

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math comes out to a 32.8" x 12" tire
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Ok then lets go with gears best fit for the 32.8" tire.


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