gear damage with larger tires?
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From: Frederick, MD
gear damage with larger tires?
Hey gentlemen,
This question goes hand in hand with Stainless Mags question. I too am looking to get larger tires on my 2002 F-150 FX4. I currently have stock P265/70/R17 on my truck and I would like to get LT285 or LT295/70/R17 put on; my question is how will these larger tire sizes affect the long term life of my gears, powertrain etc? I understand the speedometer and gas mileage will be off slightly but what other things should I be concerned with? Any help would be appreciated.
thank you
Jesse
P.S. I have an automatic transmission
This question goes hand in hand with Stainless Mags question. I too am looking to get larger tires on my 2002 F-150 FX4. I currently have stock P265/70/R17 on my truck and I would like to get LT285 or LT295/70/R17 put on; my question is how will these larger tire sizes affect the long term life of my gears, powertrain etc? I understand the speedometer and gas mileage will be off slightly but what other things should I be concerned with? Any help would be appreciated.
thank you
Jesse
P.S. I have an automatic transmission
Last edited by kulpy44; Mar 13, 2006 at 01:24 PM.
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From: cairo,ga
I'm sure they will have a very slight affect on the life of parts, but so will towing and hauling. A don't think a 33 or 34 inch tire is gonna have enough affect over the life of the truck for you to notice.