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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Picked up a set of 35" BFGoodrich KM2's. Check them out.


 
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Your going to bet a wee bit under powered with 4.10's. Everyone is getting new tires. I want some!
 
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ill be just fine with 4.10s im sure
 
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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heres the tread

 
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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Yeah, 4.10s will be just like 3.55s and 265s(Stock).
 
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so i should be fine then yes?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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Yes and no.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PurplDodge
Yeah, 4.10s will be just like 3.55s and 265s(Stock).

Sure, maybe on the gear ratio calculator, but when you factor in the added weight and rolling resistance of the wider tires, 4.10's and 35's actually brings the suck. 4.56's would be more toward the "stock" driving characteristics.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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so uhhhhh who do i beleive? All i know is that my 2500 will handle this better than a stock 1500. My truck doesnt lack on power on any note so im sure ill be able to lug around tires that are 3 inches bigger than what im using now.
 
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