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 Getting ready for tire size increase...
#805313
04/14/07 06:33 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 26
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I'm getting the tires of my '02 Rodeo Sport up-sized to 285/75 R16's. I already have a 3" suspension lift, 265/75 tires, and I'm using aftermarket wheels with an inch more of offset than the stock rims.
Besides the obvious front fender trimming, what else do I need to do prior to going up in tire size? Thanks!
'02 Rodeo Sport, 3.2l V6, 4WD Hardtop, 3" lift, Rancho 9000X's, StinkyFab front & rear tube bumpers, K&N Air Filter, PowerVault muffler, 285/75/16 Nitto ATs w/ steel rims, more soon...
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 Re: Getting ready for tire size increase...
[Re: Airborne6176]
#805314
04/14/07 09:44 PM
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,873
Body Damage is Cool
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re-gear is a must for 33" tires
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
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Re: Getting ready for tire size increase...
[Re: holger]
#805315
04/14/07 10:42 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 26
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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What all does a "re-gear" involve? It sounds pretty painful
(not easily accomplished over night)... Thanks again!
'02 Rodeo Sport, 3.2l V6, 4WD Hardtop, 3" lift, Rancho 9000X's, StinkyFab front & rear tube bumpers, K&N Air Filter, PowerVault muffler, 285/75/16 Nitto ATs w/ steel rims, more soon...
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Re: Getting ready for tire size increase...
[Re: Airborne6176]
#805316
04/14/07 11:32 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 17
Need a Spot
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Yes, your wallet will hate you <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> How does your truck feel powerwise right now with the 265/75's? I would say that re-gearing is not really a must with 33's, espeically with the 3.2, but would be ideal. I'd see how it drives first after you get the 285's and then decide if you're going to re-gear.
Last edited by josh93rodeo; 04/14/07 11:37 PM.
93 Rodeo 4x4 3.2 auto
Tinted Windows
SuperWinch hubs
Full Kenwood audio system
Indy4x 3" lift, SS brake lines, HD tie-rods, DOR diff drops & UB skidders, Procomp ES3000's
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Re: Getting ready for tire size increase...
[Re: josh93rodeo]
#805317
04/15/07 01:11 AM
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Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 4,016
Isuzu Moderator
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I would say that re-gearing is not really a must with 33's, espeically with the 3.2 I'll agree. I run 32's on my DD with a much more anemic engine (2.6L 4cyl) and its very tolerable. I can't imagine regearing being a must with only 1" larger tires considering you have an additional 90~ish hp. Put them on, run it for a few weeks to see if you get used to the decreased power, then spend the bucks to regear if you think its necessary.
Sean Strawmyer Back and ready to rock...... crawl. From Indiana or surrounding states and interested in wheelin'? Check out www.mwior.com
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Re: Getting ready for tire size increase...
[Re: strawmyers]
#805318
04/15/07 05:27 AM
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Joined: Sep 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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Even with 32" tires 3.2 Rodeo is way sluggish comparing to a stock vehicle. With 33", your ability both off-road an on-road would suffer big time. If you can tolerate it, then fine, this is about personal preferences.
I just think that 33" tires without re-gearing kill all fun of driving the vehicle. It just becomes a tiresome boring duty, not a fun how it is supposed to be.
Also, think about the stress your transmission will endure with 33" tires.
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
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Re: Getting ready for tire size increase...
[Re: holger]
#805319
04/15/07 08:05 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5
Need a Spot
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personal preference. I ran 33x12.50 on 15x8 steel(heavy) with a 95 2.6 4door rodeo. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
no really 35x12.50's are a good size for a 4dr 4cly 2wd rodeo......
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Re: Getting ready for tire size increase...
[Re: loriderjs]
#805320
04/17/07 04:08 AM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 558
Rock Warrior
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With the Sohc v6 33"s seem to be where it goes from slow to gutless.
94 Rodeo 3+3 lift Red)
95.5 Rodeo 1" Body lift Dana 44' front & rear 4.88 gears 35"s 176,000 miles Optima Yellow top InexAir Co2
front winch bumper custom rear bumper, Hella 500's
2004 Silverado duramax
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