Tire question and spring/air bag question
#1
Posted 09 September 2010 - 10:10 PM
My question is in what I need to do to the truck. Being a girl(which is no excuse, but I'm not as up on suspension as some of the guys might be!!) I am confused about 2 things. I went to the tire place to price the load range "E" tires and he could not find anyone who makes them in a 265 70 R16. Only 265 75 R16. He will not put the 75's on my truck because Toyota says max size is 70... He can get me a "D" load in my size though.. Would the "D" load work or is it OK to go to the 75's??
I also plan to use the hellwig springs.. I have no clue what shocks are on the truck. I am afraid of the air bags cause of leakage and not having air with me. Should that be sufficient to start out with? I know no one can tell me what I will be comfortable with, but I am having a hard time finding a place to start. I live in Florida and am not finding many folks around here to answer my questions...
I have already learned a ton from reading all the message boards on here, so I am really hoping someone could help me out.
Also my truck had the trd off road package if that makes a difference.
Thanks for your help
2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 (LBZ) Duramax Diesel& 2002 Hawk, 2 dogs and a lust for adventure ;-)
#2
Posted 09 September 2010 - 10:16 PM
#3
Posted 09 September 2010 - 10:26 PM
I see most folks are using Bilstein 5100's for the shocks. Would I put them front and back??
I will have the camper on for the summers for traveling(6-7 months) and off most of the winter for being home(5-6 months, with the occasional weekend trip). I guess that is why I am more leaning towards the Hellwig springs, but still really not sure which is best for my situation.
Does anyone run their Tundra "stock" with a FWC/ATC on it?
2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 (LBZ) Duramax Diesel& 2002 Hawk, 2 dogs and a lust for adventure ;-)
#4
Posted 09 September 2010 - 10:47 PM
#5
Posted 09 September 2010 - 10:51 PM
I guess that part is figured out... Now if someone could help with the tire question...
Thanks
2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 (LBZ) Duramax Diesel& 2002 Hawk, 2 dogs and a lust for adventure ;-)
#6
Posted 09 September 2010 - 11:06 PM
I think you should try another tire place. Often they sell what they have, if they don't have what you need...
#7
Posted 09 September 2010 - 11:35 PM
I was not exactly sure what difference going from 70 to 75 would make, so I thought I would ask in here. I don't want to cause a rollover or nothing!!
2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 (LBZ) Duramax Diesel& 2002 Hawk, 2 dogs and a lust for adventure ;-)
#8
Posted 10 September 2010 - 02:54 AM
Welcome to the forum. My very first vehicle was a vw camper, so I feel related to you.
We have a 2000 Tundra, so the specs may be different, but we run BF Goodrich All Terrain 265 75 R16's and wouldn't buy anything else. There is no problem as far as rubbing or anything like that. To go with a larger size may cause such problems. You may want to check out a website called Tundra Solutions as well (sorry DD, but I did just put a similar message directing someone to WTW on ExPo). There are literally thousands of people on that website that have done every modification possible to Tundras. They could tell you for sure.
You are right. That is no excuse and nothing to be excused for. My wife has taken our camper out solo when she wants to do a trip and I can't join her. Get out and enjoy!Being a girl
"Not all who wander are lost. Except Ted, he's usually lost." Dirty Dog
#9
Posted 10 September 2010 - 02:09 PM
#10
Posted 10 September 2010 - 07:55 PM
@Magellan: I didn't think that the 75's would make a huge difference, but I was not sure. Heck, I'm not even sure how much of a difference there is between 70's and 75's. I would go out there alone, but I just am not as knowledgable on car type stuff.
Any Tundra owners out there???? What tires do you have?? ( mine is a '04 access cab)
Randygirl
2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 (LBZ) Duramax Diesel& 2002 Hawk, 2 dogs and a lust for adventure ;-)
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