when you run 35's with a level kit do you notice a big lack in power? would it do any transmission damage if you didn't regear?

 

I didn't notice any real change in power when I put mine on. I've got the 3.73 gears as well as some performance upgrades (AF1 intake, Troyer Custom 93 octane tune, true dual exhaust) which help cancel any losses. It's pretty hard to feel the difference in HP in a vehicle this big and heavy.

- NCSU

 

I have noticed a difference in my power and I went with 33s on a leveled truck. It might be because I did all of my performance mods about six months ago and was used to the power with the smaller wheels. I have the 3.73 gears, 3" AF1 intake, magnaflow true duals with x-pipe and VMP tunes at 89 Octane for towing. The truck runs and sounds real good...

My factory 20s weighed 86 pounds a piece and the 18x9 Rockstars with 33x12.5 Toyo MTs weigh 106 pounds. An increase of 20 pounds per wheel is going to change the way the truck accelerates and brakes. A larger wheel and tire will weigh more. If you have the smaller factory wheels with the 3.55 gears and no performanc mods, I think you will notice the difference.

However, I still think it is worth it because of the looks...



KR-Texas

 

it kinda depends on the gears you are running... if you have 3.55 or 3.73. It's also dependent upon other factors as well, like they mentioned: performance air intake, throttle body spacer, true dual exhaust (which will help the engine more than single in dual out), and getting your truck tuned, or having a programmer or chip installed. Basically, if you didn't do anything to your truck, and kept it stock (as far as performance goes) you would probably notice a difference in acceleration.

P.S. upgrading your brake pads will help in slowing you down - that's something very important to consider, especially if you're going to be doing any towing... most of us who don't tow a lot can get away with OEM pads until they wear out and then we'll replace them with better ones.

 

good deal thanks for all the info guys!

 

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