Tires messing up tranny?? WHAT???

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Jun 8, 2009 | 01:38 AM

#11

okvortec

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Originally Posted by mahoney1988

thanks for everyones post but i called a 4x4 place and they said 5 inch suspension lift will work just fine.

X2 on the body lift like mikeinwi suggested.. it's been discussed several times. We're just tryin to save ya some trouble

Jun 8, 2009 | 08:38 AM

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Colby 04

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From: Lake Conroe, TX

To answer your original question....

Your buddy might be referring to the additional strain put on the transmission when you go to a larger diameter wheel/tire and do not re-gear your differentials appropriately. The engine name is properly spelled as "Vortec". So yes, your buddy could be right in his thoughts that bigger tires will screw your transmission up.

Jun 8, 2009 | 10:17 AM

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91chevywt

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At the very least it will shorten your transmission's life without any modifications. Changing tire size affects a lot in a vehicle, especially going to a 33" tire.