I have a 1997 Dakota (sitting at stock height) with stock 15X7" wheels and I would like to change them to an after-market set and larger tires. The wheels I thinking of are Panther 15X8 with 5" back spacing. Tire clearance is not a problem in the rear, its the front that I'm worried about. My first choice is 265/60R15's (1.9" wider & .18" shorter than stock tires) which makes the Speedo off by only .39 mph @ 60 mph. Also I have thought about buying 245/65R15's (1.2" wider & .16" shorter than stock tires) which makes the Speedo off by only .34 mph @ 60 mph. I want to be able to rotate all 4 tires so they need to be the same size.
Will the 265's fit my DAK and give me plenty of clearance up front or should I go with the 245's? What problems will I have if I lower the truck 2" front and rear? Any suggestions on other tire sizes? How about some wheel suggestions too? Thanks Stan
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