That makes sense, it was related to something else I had thought about.
Whether it was possible to put bigger brakes on my truck or not, after doing some research awhile back I came up with the same thing you said.
IE it's hard to improve over the OEM configuration.
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Originally Posted by
Mark Rinker
There are many threads here on the page that support the sage advice to leave wheel/tire diameter of diesel tow vehicles alone - or increase by no more than 5% over stock.
The ECM, TCM, gear ratio, brake hardware, etc. all work together to create a fantastic towing machine under a variety of altitudes, temperatures, loads, etc. In short, the truck that rolls out of the factory is nearly IDEAL. Changing tire size drastically requires rethinking all of the above, which is unlikely or $$$ impractical to do.
...especially if you intend to tow heavy.
GMC Sierra 2500hd 2004.5 now with ARP studs
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