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Cant decide on size tires...poll

So one day before too long im going to buy tires, but im having a horrible time deciding if I want 33s or 35s. Its got 35 x 12.50 15s now with 4.10 gears, 3" spindle and 3" body lift...It did have add a leafs and cranked t bars too, but I cranked the t bars back down and took the leafs out, which droped it about 2" and rides much better now. Anyways, I like how it looks now, but I dont like the price of tires...especially 35s. And, also I should technically regear too. 33s are cheaper and I wont have to regear...less stress on everything too, but I dont know if the tires will look too small. Probably will go with either bfg at's 35s or 33s or duratracs if i get 33s. So help me decide. 35s installed will be almost $1k installed for bfgs plus cost of regearing or around $850 for duratracs or bfgs installed. Heres a pic of it as of now. Also want to add that I actually need tires, as these are cupped bad and have some dry rot.
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How about spending the cash on a regear? 35\'s with 4.10\'s is mighty hard on the drivetrain. Truck looks good mang
 

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If my tires were good, then I would.
 
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instead of the bfg at's check out the grabber at2 same tire just a ton cheaper
 
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I would go 33\'s IMO. I am in/was in the same situation as you. Yet, as much as I wanted 35\'s, my rig which is my DD would be to pricey(fuel) plus parts. Lol and 33\'s are killlin the mpg as is.
 

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33s might look stupid with your current setup.

if you do 33's ditch the bl
 
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Originally Posted by ranger024x4
33s might look stupid with your current setup.

if you do 33's ditch the bl
This guy is correct!
 
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33's and lower it a little more.
 
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33's and keep the height
 
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I would say 35's and regear...just my opinion
 
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I would say 35's and regear...just my opinion
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35's and regear, or 33's and sell me the body lift for a cheap price.
 
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If you can afford a regear do it.

If not just get 33's and ditch the BL
 
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I think i may go with 35s cause I found i can get them installed for 840 out the door at discount tire. plus a 50 dollar mail in rebate if I get them before the 16th i think.
 
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What size gears you going with?
 
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Originally Posted by SouthernMudSlinger
I think i may go with 35s cause I found i can get them installed for 840 out the door at discount tire. plus a 50 dollar mail in rebate if I get them before the 16th i think.
Do it! What wheels do you have?
 
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I guess I'll go with 488s.
And I have American racing wheels. I don't know which ones though but they're 15s.
 
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Originally Posted by SouthernMudSlinger
I guess I'll go with 488s.
And I have American racing wheels. I don't know which ones though but they're 15s.
4.88's will put you pretty close to stock. Anything less really wont help much. I have 33's and I would hate to run 35's on 4.10's even with me having the 4.0. I really want 4.56's.
 
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I dont really mind it too much...it struggles on hills though. And my last cars 0-60 was alittle under 6 secs so its a hugh difference, but i've always wanted a lifted truck.
 
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