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01-24-2012, 03:54 PM
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I have 35s right now but I'm stuck between choosing 4.56s or 4.88s. I'm not sure which ones to get so can some one give me some positives and negatives about them
01-24-2012, 03:55 PM
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01-24-2012, 05:06 PM
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With 35's, the 4.56's are just about right. Of course if you really want to "wake it up" the 4.88's will do that.
01-24-2012, 05:15 PM
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you think mileage will stay about the same?
01-25-2012, 04:01 PM
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Probably not given the heavier tire but depending on what your factory gears were you might lose est 1-3 mpg from what it is now.
01-25-2012, 04:40 PM
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Crossing my fingers for 1mpg loss but maybe I can gain it with my electric fan upgrade soon
01-25-2012, 05:17 PM
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It should actually go up. You won't be "lugging" the engine.
01-25-2012, 05:32 PM
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01-25-2012, 06:28 PM
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for each .25 gear ratio change, the rpms change by 300....if that helps give you a better feel.
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