Thread: K20 height
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Old 02-21-2021, 01:09 PM   #10
praisegeetarman
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Re: K20 height

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Originally Posted by bhayes1 View Post
Right now I’m leaning toward 285/75r16. I already have the 16x7 Ford wheels with some fresh powder coat on them from Les Schwab. The taller tire bill be a benefit to my 4.11 gearing, keeping my highway Rpm’s tolerable.
255-85-16's (33.07" diameter) and 285-75-16's (32.8" diameter) are very close to the same height, with the 285's noticeably wider. The choice between these 2 lies in what width you want. For compensating for the low gearing the 255's would be slightly better.

Keith
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