Max tire size for stock pickup 22re 5 speed

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09-22-2016, 12:39 PM

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cryptkeeper

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Thank you for your help

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03-07-2023, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by muddpigg

I'm running 4.88 with 35s no issues. Agree doing 4.88 will give you more flexibility. Had 4.10 with 33's when I got the truck, was drivable just slow.

what’s your top speed on the highway I can’t really go over 75 without burning oil or is that just common

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03-07-2023, 07:40 PM

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My '87 with original 200k mile 22RE does fine with 30x9.50R15 tires, but when I ran LT26570R17 tires it was notably slower and 5th gear...not so useful.

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03-08-2023, 06:03 AM

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My 86 2WD SR5 X-cab w/5 speed 3.57 diff on 205/70-14s has from bought new gotten 32-33 mpg highway doing 65-70. Combined around town 24-26 mpg. My OCD made me keep records of every fill up and mileage for ~15 years. These are real world MPG.

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