Tires: Bigger Better???

[1985K20]

since i find out i got 3.21 gears in my truck, i know 35's are way to big, i was thinking of getting 4 new BF'S mud terrains in the original recommended size wich is LT245/75R16. Will i still get good traction even if they way smaller then the 35's i wanted

by the way i know i could change my gear ratio, but the money is a big issue

 

[BranndonC]

yes you'll get good traction, and i also think you should stay near the stock size if you arent going to regear, it will make parts last longer and you'll retain the stock power

 

[1985K20]

Thanks for your message!

 

[Poohbair]

My truck ran 35's and 3.08's for YEARS (and probably 150,000 miles) w/ a TH350 and a 203. As long as you have some HP, you would be fine w/ 35's on your gears.

 

[Jonny-K5]

since you dont have an OD tranny, the gear ratio isnt that big of a deal. you'll lose a little pep around town, but you motor will be happier on the freeway. i probly wouldnt go with 35, but 32 or 33 no problem.

 

[xtrmjoe]

slap a cooler on the trans and call it good!

 

[original balzer]

the 245 will be skinny and short i recomend going to at least a 31x10.5 and i see 3.08 geared blazers run 33x12.5 all the time with no problems
so i sugest either a 31 or 32 or 33 and not worry aside from a trans cooler witch i belive even an all stock truck needs

willow