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Old 06-07-2016, 03:18 AM   #13
Tbos
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Originally Posted by Desert185 View Post
Two miles an hour faster at an indicated 65 MPH. Not significant, really. If you had a 3.55 rear end, you would essentially have a 3.40 with the 265/70-18.



http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do


I had not thought about the effective change in rear end ratio. Since that ratio is part of the equation the OEM uses to determine towing/load capacity it can negatively impact that too. Thanks.
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