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Old 11-13-2006, 07:30 PM
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I cant find pictures of my friends rig, but one of my favorite dually rigs is a guy over on PS.com.

38s and Stacks

here is his video

jkgdiesel

DAMN dude that is BADD AZZ !!!!!!!!
 
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Old 11-13-2006, 07:33 PM
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This is JUST what I DIDN'T need to see !!!




Top Ten reasons to convert to the Big Wheels!

#1: Most 4x4โ€™s are only available with high ratio gearing, and most traffic on our nation's interstate highways moves at an average cruising speed between 70 and 80 mph.

#2: When equipped with 16" tires, the operating efficiency is out of range at those highway speeds. For instance, in a diesel truck, the ideal operating rpm range for efficiency is usually between 1800 and 2200 rpm, and most factory truck engines will turn between 2400 and 3000 rpm at those speeds. This increases engine wear and decreases fuel economy. There is a similar situation with gasoline engines.

#3: The overall height of a typical 16โ€ tire on a 4x4 is about 30 inches. 245/70x19.5" tires are 33โ€ tall and 255/70x22.5" tires are 36" tall. Using the larger tires will reduce rpm by 10 to 20 percent.

#4: Most vehicle owners are only getting a practical 25,000 miles from their tires before seeing decreased tire performance. For premium tires, thatโ€™s a $1,000 bill every 25,000 miles.

#5: Most operators will get about 80,000 to 100,000 miles of wear with 19.5โ€ tires. 22.5โ€ tires will usually give 200,000 miles of satisfactory performance.

#6: If you check with tire manufacturers, you will find that their tires have a four-year casing warranty. Even if you were to put 500,000 miles on these tires in four years, having had them re-capped as necessary, the warranty would still be valid.

#7: The ride comfort using the larger tires is better than the little 16โ€ tires because of their larger diameter and footprint.

#8: In the average life of your truck you may buy 6 to 10 sets of tires at about $1,00000 a set. In addition, the lower rpm will reduce wear on your truck. When considering the cost of replacing your truck, these savings average about $10,00000 or more.

#9: You save fuel because you are now operating in the ideal performance range of the vehicle. This could save you between $1,000 and $3,000. This initial investment now could save you approximately $20,000 over the life of your vehicle, provided you made the change early.

#10: The Big Wheels and tires really look GREAT on your truck!

 
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Old 11-13-2006, 07:35 PM
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Good video there GOD RAM IT.
I should have bought a CTD
 
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Old 11-13-2006, 07:52 PM
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I'm just like you mayfair. I got a little in the bank, would prefer to keep it there. But it's just so hard[:@]
 
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Old 11-13-2006, 07:58 PM
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I'm just like you mayfair. I got a little in the bank, would prefer to keep it there. But it's just so hard[:@]
Not meanng to get TOTALLY off topic here, but on that note, check out this link that I forwarded to some friends over the weekend.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontl...orld/need.html

Right now I'm more concerned with retireing than anything else. This work thing is KILLING my social life !!

 
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Old 11-13-2006, 08:03 PM
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Im not big on the 10 wheeler tire set up.

the white 1st gen ram looks hideous. if it had 3-5 more lift it would look better. But I still dont care for it
 
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Old 11-13-2006, 08:12 PM
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the white 1st gen ram looks hideous.
You think so ??

That was my favorite one.
 
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Thanks for the info on retirement Mayfair;
I will more than likely never retire, I will eventually just smell that way!!
 
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retiring if for quiters
 
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Old 11-14-2006, 11:27 AM
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just another wad blowing picture.

This is my favorite dually.

sitting on 2.5 ton Rocks and military michelins.







And of course some video of it wheeling.

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