should I change tires
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should I change tires
I bought a set of BFG 295/75/16s for a 99.5 F-350. I bought the truck to pull my 10K fithwheel. I towed it this weekend and thought it would do better than it did. It just seemed like it was stuggleing. the truck is stock. I am fairly light footed but when I would put my foot in it the EGTs were ip around 1000. It does a little better with over drive off but I would have though the truck would have towed in OD. Also it has the 3:73 rear end. Should I have gone with the stock 265s for towing? Is that making that big of a differance.
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Paul
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Paul
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Yes, your larger tires are throwing off your overall gear ratio. If you want your performance back, you're going to have to either go back to stock tires, or re-gear your front and rear differentials to a lower ratio (4.30 to 4.56 should be great).
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I looked on BFG web site before I bought the tires and there is only about 1.5" diference in the 265 and the 295. At the time I did not think that would make a big difference. I wanted white letters so I went with them I liked the looks, but I guess I am going to have to go with different tires.
Anyone have suggestions on goo towing tires that are 265/75/16 and look good.
Anyone have suggestions on goo towing tires that are 265/75/16 and look good.
