help deciding between 285/72 or 305/70...

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Old 02-05-2010, 02:53 AM
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ahhh i didnt know that bout the terra grapplers...i want a mt just for something different...being aggressive and loud etc....just still not sure what size and brand i think id be dissappointed if i settled for anything other than toyo
 
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Old 02-05-2010, 02:55 AM
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honestly either way you go (toyo or Km2) you wont be wrong. they are both great tires

i actually got a 35" terra grap tonight for free for my spare haha
 
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Old 02-05-2010, 11:09 AM
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you dont think 305/70s will be too much for my 4.2l do ya?? my gas mileage is fine with my 285/75s now....and will mud tires get me less mileage...like toyos
 
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Old 02-05-2010, 11:57 AM
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Nope should be fine. You running manual trans?

I'm going to 35" on my 4.2 with 3.08 gears haha
 
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Old 02-05-2010, 02:01 PM
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my tires now are 53 lbs...and the toyo mt that i want the 305/70/16 are 72 lbs...how much mpgs will i lose with a 4.2l truck
 
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Old 02-05-2010, 02:43 PM
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i have the 4.2l not sure what my gears are....i just dont wanna kill my mpg....naw its an automatic tran
 
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Old 02-05-2010, 07:07 PM
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look at the door jamb sticker and get you axle code.

might want to look at gears depending what you have since your auto. idk about my mileage but my 4.2 is taking to the 35"s nicely
 



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