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If you change your tyre size without switching out the rear end gears to compensate for it, you'll run lower speeds at higher RPMs (which gives you more pulling torque, but kills you on mileage and overall top speed), and your speedometer will show you going faster than you actually are (unless it adjust it to compensate for the smaller tyres).
What else can I help you with?
How can you make your truck run better uphills?
get smaller tires
Will putting big tires on truck affect fuel economy?
oyeah it will
Will having smaller tires on the front of a 4 wheel drive truck tear up the drivetrain?
If the truck is in 4 wheel drive mode, yes.
Will using smaller profile winter tires such as 215-55-16 instead of 215-60-16 affect anything other than the speedometer like anti-lock brakes and traction control?
Smaller profile tires should not affect the anti-lock brakes, but will probably affect traction control.
How do smaller tires effect speedomter?
Putting on any different height tire will affect the speedometer somehow.
Can you replace 20 inch rims on a dodge truck with smaller rims and tires so chains can be fitted for rough weather?
The 2002 on up truck has had a 17 inch tire and wheel option.
Where can I purchase affordable truck tires?
You can find many good deals on affordable truck tires at: www.ebay.com
Do truck tires have tread on them?
Yes, all vehicle tires have treads on them. Truck tires will usually have larger and deeper treads than regular sedans.
Which online stores sell truck tires?
You have a few choices for truck tires online. I would go with www.DiscountTire.com .
Get the Right Truck Tires?
When you are shopping around for truck tires, there are a number of brand names out there that will be vying for your attention. However, with the high cost of truck tires you really should take the time to look into generic truck tires as well. Not only are these tires often comparable in quality to their brand name cousins, but they are a fraction of the price. Since these tires are so expensive, every bit helps.
Are super swamper tires a good buy?
If you need a really big tire for a big truck or to raise a smaller truck off the ground higher then super swampers are a good buy depending on where you purchase them.
Can a heavy truck suck a car?
Wind currents from the vehicle can affect smaller vehicles around them, yes.
