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Guy from sears says 265/75/16's will "ruin my transmission"

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by mr05taco, Sep 23, 2013.

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  1. Sep 23, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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    I'm looking to buy the general grabber comp gt's in 265/75/16. So I went to sears to get a price, and the guy behind the desk tells me that that size tire will ruin my transmission? I told him that I want them anyway and he looked at me like I was crazy and refused give me a price. Is he right? Why haven't I heard of this?
     
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  2. Sep 23, 2013 at 4:08 PM
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    He's wrong. Go somewhere else...
     
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    He is crazy cause he just cost Sears $$$.
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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  5. Sep 23, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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    He's an idiot
     
    AK Taco, Sep 23, 2013
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  6. Sep 23, 2013 at 4:11 PM
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    Yeah, he's a moron. If guys on here can run 35's without new gears or transmissions then stepping up to what's effectively a 31" isn't going to hurt yours at all.


    Trust me; I work for the government.

    Actually, I work for a tire company. I've done retail and wholesale, and he's a moron.
     
    Noelie84, Sep 23, 2013
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  7. Sep 23, 2013 at 4:12 PM
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    Get his name, tell manager. Probably get a discount. If not, go to americas tire. They have good deals and insurance. free tire rotation and balancing.
     
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  8. Sep 23, 2013 at 4:17 PM
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    Are you kidding me those are just slightly bigger than stock tires haha either that guy is an idiot or you are a troll
     
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  9. Sep 23, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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    Increase from 31" to 32" tire will not have an appreciable impact on your drivetrain. Besides, the Tacoma transmission is not the weakest link in the drivetrain.

    I wouldn't trust a big box store (Sears, Costco, Walmart, etc.) with my truck at all. Just avoid the idiots and go to America's Tire or Discount Tire.
     
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    Great place to buy appliances and tools. As a matter of fact it sounds like the tire and service department is well stocked at that location!

    With tools that is.
     
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    My dad has had 265/75/16 on his 01 tundra for 300k miles and the auto trans is doing just fine.
     
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  12. Sep 23, 2013 at 4:31 PM
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    Lol thanks guys, I figured he was wrong. I guess I'll go back tomorrow when they're open and ask for the manager
     
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    The Transmission from the 1st gen Tundra is the same in the Auto V6 Tacoma's. AE750.
    You're more than fine running that size tire.
     
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    first hint should have been "guy from sears said..."
     
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    Makes you wonder why they sell that size then haha
     
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    "Guy from Sears"

    /end thread
     
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