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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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Question 3.55 rearend .. concerns

I ordered my 04 with 3.55 Axle Ratio, Limited Slip Rear-end, now I see how tall the gear ratio is I'm concerned as to how large a tire I can run and still have good acceleration, any thoughts other than changing the rear end gears? thanks Guys GG

 
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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Yeah, don't put on larger tires. Your doomed over 32/33s. You can get back some 'oomph' with intake/exhaust & tuner.

If you wanna run the big boys, you gotta pony up the doh for gearing.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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I have 3.55's with stock tires(30.5) and I think it's ridiculous. Im going 4.10's ASAP.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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I got the 3:55 and like the extra mpg it gives
 
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Originally posted by jpdadeo
I got the 3:55 and like the extra mpg it gives
yes my mileage is awesome did you increase the tire size yet?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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Originally posted by greggeo
yes my mileage is awesome did you increase the tire size yet?
No, got the stock BF Goodrich Radial Long Trail T/A P265/60R18. I like them, 12,000 miles without problems and they ride very smooth and quiet.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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Your a 4x2. Regearing is cheap for you. Suck it up! 5.13's!
 
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