265/75/16 to 33x12.5x15 on 3:73 Gears
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265/75/16 to 33x12.5x15 on 3:73 Gears
I've been running E range 265/75/16 MT MTZ's for about 40000km and am looking to get a BL and 33x12.5x15' MTZ's on 15x8 ProComp 7069 rims. I noticed a big difference when I went from stock tires 255/70/16 to 265 MTZ's but have gotten used to it over time. When I upgrade to 33x12.5 MTZ's after a BL I don't expect to notice much difference as the new tires are only .8" taller and 3 pounds heavier per tire. Truck is an 08 4.0L 5spd with 3:73 gears and currently get 16-19 mpg. Think I can manage on this setup for awhile?
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When I first seen the title I was going to explain that there just about the same overall diameter. The 5 pounds is not a whole lot. The width is going to cause a bit more drag. I ran that same setup on my 2008 sport manual with the same gears. It sucks for wheeling and towing anything. Not good for the clutch at all. But still drive able. Plan to re-gear. I went to 410's on 33's worked decent. Then i went to 35's and need more gear again :(
Do the right gear the first time lol
Do the right gear the first time lol
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Your effective gear ratio will be 3.45. The difference between stock and the 33x12.5 is 7.6%. If you dont tow or haul much don't worry about a regear. Do you really want to turn 2500+ rpms on the freeway anyways? It's excessive imo. If you really wanna regear go with 4.10's it will bring you back to stock gearing plus a little more
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