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wider rim makes tire look how much wider ????

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For the record, and those in search of frivolous comments: Thank you <SandwichMaker> for your direct response. ANSWER: <snip> spec tire size is measured on a particular rim.  rule of thumb is 1" of rim adds 10mm to the tire. <snip> Jason

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> For the record, and [...]

adjusting the parking brake on my 2000 s-10 4×4

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>sounds to me like the dealer definition of "normal", not most people’s >definition… >i know logic shouldn’t enter into it, but you would think that a >parking brake would sort of hold the truck when it was parked, right??
Yeah, but most people are used to parking brakes that hold against [...]

98 S-10 (4.3L) Cooling System

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Thanks again gentlemen.  I assumed most of what y’all said but wanted to get some better opinions.  I do appreciate your time… Seems that all I can do is wait it out and see, keep an eye on it. Hopefully the guys in Birmingham did a decent job.  Did they most [...]

235/75'15's on 91 S10 4×4

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Now running 205/75’s, can I run 235’s?

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I dunno can ya, get away from the metrics and slap on some 31×10.50-15’s — Mad Dog
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I think so… I’ve been looking to make this move myself… [...]

question about a vibration, noise

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I know this is Chevy group, but I trust you guys, I lurk here a lot and the advice you guys give is always good… so I’m gonna ask a question about a Ford…     The basics:  1992 Econoline Ford Van 5.8L (351) w/ electronic 4 speed auto trans (e4od) [...]

Heater Core on '95 Chevy S-10

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oh it’s not that big of a job. I did it in about 5 hours in my driveway. it took about 3.5 hours to get it out and 1.5 to get it back in you pretty much have to remove the whole dash.
> Thank you for relating your experience Big Chris, [...]

An innocent trip to the vet gone horribly awry.

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1993 Chevy S-10 Blazer

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> I have a 1993 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4×4 Door with about 185,000 miles on > it  Vortec 4.3 Liter Engine V-6!  I have a couple > 1.  Is this a reliable truck? (Is engine Tranny Good)
Very reliable if all the maintenance is done regularly. I have 251,000 on my 92 [...]

What is the best high miles truck?

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I have a 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 with 4.3/700R4 <bought for $1500>, with 230,000 miles + on it. Replaced the tranny <$1200, shop> out of necessity at 225,000 miles, and just now replaced the motor <$1500 <doing EVERYTHING under the hood, myself!> at 235,000 miles- and didn’t HAVE to due to failure, [...]

What is the best HIGH miles truck?

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Like in the 100k+ range, because it is all I can afford (about the $4,000 range).  I also want to be able to tow a small pop-up camper with it, so I guess it has to be a V6, but 4 cyl. are defintely an option.  Can you tow things like this [...]