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sabinazeeb
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Jan 07, 2016

How to improve towing for 2007 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax

Hi, I own a 2007 Chevy Classic, 2500 HD Allison Duramax, 6.6L V8 Turbo, with full tow package, 3.73 rear axel ratio, short bed, extended cab - towing capacity for a 5th wheel/gooseneck is 15,400lb. I...
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Me_Again
Explorer III
Jan 09, 2016
racer4 wrote:
You can put larger tires on it. 265 instead on 245, same as the 2007 3500 came with.

Lots of people use air bags to level the truck, if needed.

I have a 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD and I did put on the same size tires as a 3500HD.

It will be gone soon.:(


Works well when you use the proper wider rims like the 3500 came with. Putting 265 on the stock 6.5 wide rims is not wise, as the sidewall really roll in. On my 2001 RAM it came with optional LT265/75R16's on 8" wide rims.

Chris

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