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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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changing tire size on duramax

I have a 02 duramax and was told that switiching tire size would create problems with the ABS system ond other things. I wanted to switch from the LT245 stock tires to either LT265 or LT285. Let me know what you know. Also, what is the best way to get more power out of the engine. i know that the "Juice" and the "Duramaximizer" are good. What else. Exhaust, ?????????
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 02:47 AM
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Re:changing tire size on duramax

I think a high flow muffler would get a few horses or just make the turbo lag less. It would make a difference for the better. As far as tires i don't think it would hurt anything to go taller. My truck does just fine and they are a lot bigger than stock.<br>DM01
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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Re:changing tire size on duramax

The muffler and pipes aren' t really that bad. But ATS has found the downpipe from the turbo fairly restrictive (didn't they learn anything from the 6.5 : ) anyway, take a look in the photo gallery and there are some picks there.<br><br>I was trying to put in the link for the Chevy page but got something else. ??? Did they change there name? I will try to get that for you. <br><br>J-eh
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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Re:changing tire size on duramax

[quote author=schmidtcattleco link=board=8;threadid=9033;start=0#86803 date=1041389519]<br>I have a 02 duramax and was told that switiching tire size would create problems with the ABS system ond other things. I wanted to switch from the LT245 stock tires to either LT265 or LT285. Let me know what you know. Also, what is the best way to get more power out of the engine. i know that the &quot;Juice&quot; and the &quot;Duramaximizer&quot; are good. What else. Exhaust, ?????????<br>[/quote]<br><br>My boss put LT265s on his truck and my fiances brother put LT285s on his. Neither one of them has had any issues because of it! Makes it look alot better!<br><br>Tony
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