Advise Needed - Black 08 Duramax [Archive] - Diesel Place : Chevrolet and GMC Diesel Truck Forums

: Advise Needed - Black 08 Duramax


sarends
07-30-2010, 02:38 AM
I am looking to trade my 06 Cummins Mega Cab for a Black 08 Duramax with 45k miles. I drove the truck and it is nice:

1) Beautiful "look" and overall condition
2) Great motor and Allison combo - they just feel right together

Here is the only potential show stopper - the truck has a 4" lift with Hankook 315 70 17 tires. They look awesome but I would have preferred stock ride height and stock tires for better fuel economy and also better longevity of tranny (assuming that larger tires are generally harder on a tranny). I drive my truck 2,500 miles per month - it is my office. I am afraid the 35" Hankooks are not going to ride well enough for my (pretty fussy) tastes - esp since I will be glued to this truck 12 hours per day.

Can anybody think of some solutions that would:

1) Offer better ride than the 315 70 17 Hankooks
2) Not look ridiculous with the 4" lift

Thanks Everyone!

kgt
07-30-2010, 02:27 PM
Can you use a taller profile tire to help smooth out the ride?

rcpd34
07-31-2010, 12:39 AM
Why not just go back to stock?

DirtyDogOfTheDesert
07-31-2010, 01:47 AM
Put a 33" tire on it and be done. Either way your fussy ass will like it better than you Dodge anyway.

sarends
07-31-2010, 03:02 AM
When I bought the truck today, I made the dealer swap my Michelin 285/70/17s for the Hankook 315 70 17s. I am quite happy with the Michelins on the Duramax!

Put a 33" tire on it and be done. Either way your fussy ass will like it better than you Dodge anyway.

DirtyDogOfTheDesert
07-31-2010, 04:23 AM
Congrats on the new purchase!!

k8do
08-02-2010, 12:01 PM
Go back to stock, or near stock... Both your butt and your u-joints will thank you...

denny-o