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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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hey is anybody running 42'' tires on there 70's style truck . if so may i see some pics . thanks
 
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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I did that for about a week (borrowed a set) They shook the truck so bad I gave them back they werent balanced and had been beat up.Looked great even with only 5.5" lift
I have pic's but they are really crappy I'll try to find them and put them in my gallery
 
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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great thanks
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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You would need to do some serious regearing to run a big tire like that...unless its a dedicated mud rig its not going work very well.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 05:40 AM
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I have 4.10's and it wasnt great
shoulda been more like 4.88's or 5.13's
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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You would need to do some serious regearing to run a big tire like that...unless its a dedicated mud rig its not going work very well.
well do you think my 514 motor with 600 ponies and 5.13 gears will work
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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trying to balance them is a waste of time
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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I've got pictures of my truck with 42's in my gallery. 513's seem ok with 42's. They are a little low for street driving though.
 
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I use 42" swampers as street tires and they run smooth as silk with no lead weight balancing at all.

Of course, they have a cup of bb's in them but the point is they're balanced out
 
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There is more to regearing than just axle ratios, but they are big part... I run 4.56's with 35s. I've got a wide ratio C6 custom built for the truck... I don't have 600 horses or a big block, my 400 gets the job done and takes home the paycheck and the end of the race... lately its been leaving a big stupid look on the chevy and dodge guys faces.
 
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