How bad could it be?? (gearing question)

[phule]

I have a 88 c1500 305. I curently have a set of 265/75r16s. And 3.08 rear gear. I have the oppurtunity to get a set of 285/70r17. How bad would this be. I only drive 14 miles round trip to work and thats it. I want to hold off rear gearing for when I get a six lug rear axle and convert the front. Im just curious if its enough to put strain on the tranny and rear diff?

 

[94Sierra4x4]

I put my foot into it everrywhere to get this pig goin.. With 285s and 3.73s

 

[96k1500]

I put my foot into it everrywhere to get this pig goin.. With 285s and 3.73s

Haha aint that the truth, i got the same setup and it does not have any balls

 

[Steve's Chevy]

Haha aint that the truth, i got the same setup and it does not have any balls

X3 yep i need to regear or lower it

 

[96cheyenne]

I have a 88 c1500 305. I curently have a set of 265/75r16s. And 3.08 rear gear. I have the oppurtunity to get a set of 285/70r17. How bad would this be. I only drive 14 miles round trip to work and thats it. I want to hold off rear gearing for when I get a six lug rear axle and convert the front. Im just curious if its enough to put strain on the tranny and rear diff?

I ran a similar set up 33x1250s and 3.08s. Until I upgraded to 4.56s If you're never in a hurry it won't be too bad. But of course my transmission could die a horrible death tomorrow and i wouldn't be surprised.


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[phule]

Well looks like ill stick with the 265s for now and throw the 285s in storage.. thanks for the input

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