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Old Truck, New tires, goin stock--> AHH!

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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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Old Truck, New tires, goin stock--> AHH!

89 truck 4x4 22re, I am now drivin on stock 225 75 R15. Sooo much nicer ride. I realize most of you are lookin for the nice tall off road lookin tires, but if you can manage a second set of tires and wheels, and have stock gearing, I would recommend stock tires. It drives better, stops better and cuts the road noise down so that you can hear the engine. I was expecting higher rpms on the highways, but it actually ends up lower rpms by about 200RPM. So I will report back on mileage differences after a few tanks. When I let off the brakes, it rolls further as well, so I am hoping for a 2MPG improvement.

What a difference it makes for a daily driver.
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