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Old 02-03-2010, 10:52 PM   #27 (permalink)
Big Dave
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Unless you raid the axle off an older Cadillac Fleetwood, even 3.08s are hard to find. The aftermarket no longer supplies the 3.08 set I have.

Bigger diameter tires will hurt you mileage. Stick with the OEM size tires. Sizing tires is one thing the OEMs do well.

I have talked to hundreds of truck guys and the story is always the same.

Bigger diameter = lower MPG.
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