I'm looking at getting a SS 7.1 lift by the end of the summer and along with that, some new meat. Specifically Maxxis Bighorns in 255 85-16 (i like the tall skinny look). Since this will still be my dd, I'd like to keep a second set of wheels with stock (265 70-16) or smaller tires. Currently I'm ruunin' stock 4.30s with 265 75-16.

When I go wheelin' (about twice a month), it almost always requires highway travel. daily driving speeds are usually 40-45mph, except for a 2 mile stretch at 65.

My question: Should I regear, and if so, to what?

sorry, posted this to the wrong forum. Can someone move this for me. thanks.

 

i wish i could help more but i've never had a 5vze. i'd say that 4.88's would be more than enough. maybe even 4.56's. can someone back up/correct that?

 

Seems to me you'd be ok with 4.30 gears based on my experience with 4.10 and my 3.4 auto with 265/75R16 stock Scorpions and 285/75R16 Truxus MT Swampers.

 

youll be fine. im running 33s as well on my stock 4.10s and im fine. i wouldnt go any bigger on my 4.10s, but ive been running just fine...

 

So let me get this straight: Are you getting a lift and getting smaller than stock tires??

 

yes.

I'd like to get the lift and an extra set of wheels. That way I can switch out from smaller tires for daily driving to 33s for wheelin'. My thinking to this is that I'll use less gas while driving around town.

 

Oh, ok, you didn't metion that you were going to have a second set of tires for four wheeling so I was confused.

 

Thanks all for the input.
ya'll just saved...errr, I mean redirected...some of my cash.



Carl