ive got p-235-75-15s ats by cooper on my 95,2x4 its the tallest i can go
leaves me about half inch between tire and fender well this is the first
time with cooper,at s but so far there doing fine in snow and ice good
traction/my2 cents
----- Original Message -----
From: Bret Robbins <brobbins@mech-chem.com>
To: Dakota Mail List <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2000 1:46 PM
Subject: DML: Tires and Wheels
> I need new tires for my 2WD 95 Dakota SLT CC. Original tires P215/75/15's
> Goodyear Invictas, worst tire I ever owned. Current tires P235/70/15's
> Dunlop Qualifier GT, overall a good tire. I still have the factory 15"x6"
> wheels. I tow a 5th wheel trailer and I am looking for a all season
> performance tire that has a good load rating (i.e. designed to work and
> play) I feel that the car tires just are not up to the task. Anyone have
> any recomendations on brand, model, size, etc. I would like new wheels as
> well but probaly not in the budget. Also do the 97+ 15"x8" factory split
> spoke wheels fit on my truck, I know they are the same bolt patern but
what
> about back spacing. I know the 95 4WD Dakotas came with P235/75/15's would
> this taller tire fit on a 2WD. This tire also would change my gear ratio
and
> increase my side wall height, but if I went to a larger wheel and a
> different aspect ratio the side wall height could be comensated for and I
> have be debating about changing to 3.90 gears from my current 3.55's. The
> people I have talked to at the local tire stores can't seam to help they
> keep saying there books recomend a 215/75/15, HELP.
>
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