whats the point of spending all the money to lift your truck and put some big tires on it, then not use it?? save your money. if your gonna do somethin do it right, if your gonna run big tires then you need to change out your gears also, then you won't be breakin rear ends and axles. and lifts do improve handling, especially offroad, your dealing with the suspension. i got a old blazer on 42's and it handles and drives great. it always depends on the quality and extent of work you do to the truck that determines how its gonna handle and drive.