35's or 37's
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35's or 37's
The lift is going on Thursday and now I'm trying to decide on the tires. I have a 2000 CC LB V10 with 4.30's. I'm having a 6" lift put on and was pretty much set on 35's until I saw 37's with the same lift. I don't do a lot of towing but may be pulling a 3-4K trailer up Baker grade every other month. Will I be able to pull 37's with the 4.30's?
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I have a 2000 F250 s/cab Lb V10 4.30 with 4" lift. I recently towed pretty heavy from California to Colorado. The 35s killed towing performance. I switched back to stock wheels and tires during the trip. Just keep your stockers in the garage and use those if you have to do any real towing.
For a 6" lift I would go with 37s. 37s do cost alot more than most 35s, thats why I went with a 4" instead of 6".
For a 6" lift I would go with 37s. 37s do cost alot more than most 35s, thats why I went with a 4" instead of 6".
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I just put on 37"s and I will never go back. They do cost more but I got a deal from a buddy for 600 bucks 4 rims and tires with at least 3/4 tread life left. I figure at this point you only live once.
I have 4:30's and I like how it drives better now than with the 35"s I have not towed the trailer yet but if I have to go a little slower oh well.
I have 4:30's and I like how it drives better now than with the 35"s I have not towed the trailer yet but if I have to go a little slower oh well.
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lvgto -- You are going to feel the difference in towing for sure, but you are going to feel the difference even when emtpy with 37" tires.
IMO...with a 3-4k in tow...the V10 can do it, but it will drink more and rev higher doing it. If you only tow that amount once in a while, then you should be fine.
Make sure to take pics and post...should look wicked cool after with that lift and tire combo!
biz
IMO...with a 3-4k in tow...the V10 can do it, but it will drink more and rev higher doing it. If you only tow that amount once in a while, then you should be fine.
Make sure to take pics and post...should look wicked cool after with that lift and tire combo!
biz
