> > I'd stick with either the P255 60R16's or the P275 55R16's. They are
> > extremely close to the original diameter of the tire. The P255's will
> > say you're going a little faster than you actually are; and they will
> > increase the height of your truck by about 0.05". The P275's will say
>
> Huh? If they indicate a higher mph than actual, they are smaller
> than stock, so the overall height is smaller..They will LOWER the height
> of your truck..
Whoops, Sorry about the mistake, good call Sam. Let me try and fix what I
was saying... The P255 60R16's are larger than the P235 70R15's (but not
by much). Because of this the 255's will raise the truck. However
because the tire is larger, the indicated speed will be _slower_ than the
actual speed.
>
> > you're going slower than you actually are; and they will lower your truck
> > by about 0.02". Either way would look the same (in terms of height), that
> > is, unless you've got real good eyes!
>
> If the indicated speed is lower than actual, they are larger than
> stock, so the overall height is larger... They will RAISE the height
> of your truck..
> ...Sam '95 SLT
Again, sorry for the mistake. The P275 55R16's are a (Slightly) smaller
tire than the P235 70R15's. These tires would lower the truck. Because
of the tire being smaller, the indicated speed would be _faster_ than the
actual speed.
However, If you wanted to get it just right, get taller tires and dump the
clutch at 4000RPM. That'l scrub off the few extra .1 inches!
Anyway, Sorry about the cunfusion. I think I fixed what I was saying
though.
Jeff
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