Great point Ed. I have a pair of 235-70 15's on the back. They only measure
up to 27-1/2". I would imagine a great difference in performance. What size
tires came on the truck new? I wont be changing tires or wheels after
investing heavily in the new stuff though. I appreciate your input.
Still nobody with the 3:38 gears out there?
Darel
> What size tires do you have? I have 235-85R16, about 32 inches tall, on
my '58
> half ton, and I cruise at 65 fine with my 283, heavy duty 4 speed, and
3.90 rear
> end. I used to have 15" wheels and upgraded to get an E load rating on
the
> tires, the better cruising speed was an unintended benefit. My speedo
only
> reads about 50 when I'm doing 65, but it's been independently verified by
> somebody else who was pacing me (not a cop, luckily!). No tach on the
truck,
> but the motor is obviously not working hard. I bet I could get the truck
over
> the ton but I wouldn't be able to keep it on the road at that speed!
> Ed Miller
> '58 Apache Short Fleetside
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