I’m surprised you wouldn’t want Atleast tall 22s for ground clearance if not 24s, 11r22.5 and a 3.55 i cruise about 1700 at 65 in 8th direct, almost wish I had 3.70s for the heavier stuff but I can make due
I like my tires all the same size because I have ocd and that stuff irritates me
3.25 rearends 9 speed Trans Converted to 13 speed. Want to upgrade
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I just like my truck to run the same sizes as my trailers. Cattle pot and hopper . I was talking to a fella at Peterbilt and he said the best set up if I wanted to put in a 18 speed is to run 3.42’s. Hmmmmm . I wouldn’t mind haveing 3.55’s. Had them in a previous truck with a 13 speed
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I’ve always ran low 22’s and rarely drove faster than 70 when I was hauling cattle. This truck had 3.70’s and a series 60 Detroit with a 10 speed.
This truck had 3.55’s with a 2LW Cat and a 13 speed.
This truck had 3.36’s and an MX13 Paccar with an 18 speed.
If you want to run 70mph or lower and be in that 1600 range or so I’d say 3.55’s after you wear out your 3.25’s.OLDSKOOLERnWV, cke, Brandon0928 and 1 other person Thank this. -
I think that’s what I’m leaning towards. I seem to go 65 mph most of the time in SD and NE. In iowa 55-60mph. Even when I go out west I only run 70mph and on a hunch I might go 75mphOLDSKOOLERnWV, cke and Long FLD Thank this.
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It would really depend on how you like the truck to perform. If you want a little more low end I would say go with the 3:55 with the low pros
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I hate to derail this thread, wait no I don't.
Snowwy please explain to us why all the drums and tires need to be the same size for optimal effectivenessVampire, Last Call and Jubal Early Times Thank this. -
Mismatched tire sizes on a car with 4 wheel ABS would make the brakes work like crap but I don't see how it would affect two or more separate units hooked together.
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I have an 18-speed Series 60 with 3.55 rears. It is an absolute COW on hills.Brandon0928 Thanks this.
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Yea don’t say nothing….!!!
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