Send some pictures.
At 12:59 PM 3/7/00 -0700, you wrote:
>I put the R/T wheels on my 99 4x4 sport CC, but instead of going with the
>R/T-sized tires I matched the size of the original 31x10.5's. I thought
>a smaller tire might look goofy with the extra lift
>of the 4x4. Also, I didn't want to have to dick with my speedometer. I
>think the end result looks awesome, no more big balloon tires.
>
>A 275-60-17 tire on the R/T wheel is nearly identical in all dimensions to
>the original 31x10.5 tire on the 15x8 wheel. Circumference and overall
>width are the same. Tread width is a tiny bit more,
>but it doesn't rub. Obviously, sidewall height is less, but that's good
>for non-off-road. I bought the Dunlop Sport Rover GTX and am extremely
>happy. The combination of the shorter sidewalls and a
>kinda-performancy tire makes it a pleasure to drive on pavement. It no
>longer feels like there's a rubber band somewhere between me and the road!
>
>BTW, before I get hassled again about the stupidity of performancy tires
>on a 4x4, and the need for tall sidewalls for off-road, PLEASE NOTE that I
>don't intend to use my Dak off-road much, if ever.
>I got a 4x4 for winter reasons. The Dunlops actually aren't a great
>snow/ice tire, but I use 31x10.5 Bridgestone Winter Duelers on the
>original 15x8 rims. Winter Duelers plus 4x4 is ABSOLUTELY
>AWESOME on snow and ice.
>
>.....Brent
>99 Dakota Sport 4x4 CC, 5.2 v8, 5spd, R/T wheels, P275-60-17 tires
>mailto:brent.hackl@nrginfo.com
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bluethunder318@aol.com [mailto:Bluethunder318@aol.com]
>Sent: March 3, 2000 10:50 AM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: 17" R/T rims on my 4x4 sport.......need some help
>here......(long)
>
>
> You all know how the R/T looks with its 17''s
>255/55's right?
>ok. And the R/T also has a 1 inch lowered suspension. I want to get the R/T
>rims.
>What size tire would I have to get to fill up the wheel wells similar to an
>R/T?
>255/60's? bigger? ANy help or ideas would be a big help.
> Mike.T
>98 4x4 sport CC 318
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