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in a not perfect world to balance out the high speed gears (oxymoron) in order to get a happier engine cruise rpm; yet not cause other issues down the road, going to 49's would be great compromise.... butt they are fading away and not reasonably available (reasonably is the key..... cost has skyrocketed, availability getting less). So that is leaving folk on this journey to considering what 53 (16r20) to go to.
conflicts:
. seems all the 16r20's have speed rating of 55mph... means your driving highway close to max all the time... lots have done it..... buttttt.
. fender and chassis rubbing (work around available but additional cost.
. more weight to stop
. more wear on bearings
(last two may be minimal .... the jury of history not yet come to a conclusion)
advantage....
. combined with high speed gears... a much happier longer lasting engine.
. improved ground clearance (not so big a deal)
. improved water fording (again negligible)
Don't want to end up with issues like the xl of past.... and xml issues more recent on the FMTV's.
So any specific tire suggestions and why / why not too?
conflicts:
. seems all the 16r20's have speed rating of 55mph... means your driving highway close to max all the time... lots have done it..... buttttt.
. fender and chassis rubbing (work around available but additional cost.
. more weight to stop
. more wear on bearings
(last two may be minimal .... the jury of history not yet come to a conclusion)
advantage....
. combined with high speed gears... a much happier longer lasting engine.
. improved ground clearance (not so big a deal)
. improved water fording (again negligible)
Don't want to end up with issues like the xl of past.... and xml issues more recent on the FMTV's.
So any specific tire suggestions and why / why not too?
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