> On my '95 CC/V8/4x4 I've been running 30x9.5s since it was a year old.
They
> look a bit meatier then the stock 235's, and like you mentioned, work
w/out
> any problems or changes to torsion bars, etc.
>
> Two suggestions:
> 1) If you are buying new wheels, get a 15x8. This way if you decide on the
> 31x10.5, you'll have a little better fit than you will on the 7 inch
wheel.
> Also, means you are set if you get the lift & want to get even bigger
tires
> later (33's). Sure you could put a 33 on a 7in. wheel, but its not a
> recommended approach!
> 2) Look into some tires that are taller, but not too much wider. The width
> seems to be the main issue with clearance on the Gen II's, plus since you
> live in a snowy region, realize that narrow tires are actually more
> effective in snow than super-wides.
>
> For tires, no question: BFG All Terrain KO, I strayed from these once
(the
> current POS Bridgestone's) and will be putting BFG's back on this fall
(also
> getting set for hunting season).
The problem I may run into though with the 15x8 Dakota/Durango rims is that
they have 5 1/2" backspacing, compared to the 5 1/8" backspacing the 15x7
and 15x6 Dakota rims have. This will push the tire/rim closer into the wheel
wells, right? I am sure the 15x8 would be ok in th5 1/2" backspacing on the
rear, since there is nothing is could possibly rub on. The front, with
running the 15x8s, is another story; upper and lower control arm,
interference, caliper interference, etc. If I went up to a 15x8 rim I think
I would have to get a rim with a lot less backspacing, like at the most a
15x8 with 4 3/4". I have looked quite a bit at the BFG AT KOs, and am really
impressed with them. The Goodyear Wrangler MTR are nice as well, just are
more expensive. I mean my current Dunlop Radial Rover RVs only ran me $275,
mounted, lifetime balancing, lifetime rotation, etc. I know I am going to
pay alot more when I upgrade the tire size, and will definetaly have to pay
more if I go with the BFGs.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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