My Nittos are pretty bitchin at 275/50/17" which is almost exactly the same
overall diameter as 255/55/17, so the dealer can flash that size in. My
aftermarket wheels pushed out a little more than the stock one and adding
the 20mm to the tread forced me to get fender flare. But did I mention they
look bitchin. I'll have pics up in a few more weeks.
Jay W
Jeff Durling wrote:
> I am asking this since some of you may have experience form playing with
> tires on your daks. I am looking to replace my stock 255/65/16's and
> maybe goto 265/60/17's. After checking the tire and wheel calculator the
> over height is a little less than .50" more and stock and height is
> between a 1/4" and 1/2" more than stock. It looks as though they would
> fit but I figured I would ask to get some opinions on the list. I know
> my speedo and MPH will be off but we are talking about a little over
> 1mph low at 75 and a little shy of 1,600mi. low at 100K. I will check to
> see if my dealer has a tire size they can set it to to bring it closer
> but I won't worry too much if this is all it is. I could go with
> 275/55/17's and be a little closer but I really want a set of Yokohama
> AVS/ST's as opposed to the Pirelli Scorpion Zero's mainly due to the
> tread wear rating since I don't want to have to spend this much on tires
> that often. If this works I am going to sell the 255/55/17's that I have
> right now on my r/t wheels. They are Michelin Pilot LTX's and have only
> around 6,500mi. on them. I figure $120ea. but may go a little cheaper.
> These are great since they are a true truck rated tire unlike what the
> r/t ships with and they have a tread wear of 400. The tread looks brand
> new. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Jeff Durling
> '01 4x2 QC SLT+
>
> p.s. Still have a F&B Stage I TB for a '96 dak with the V8 and it may be
> able to be used with a V6. $125+shipping. Before anyone asks I don't
> think you can use it for any other year dak but not positive as to what
> years ram it will fit.
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Fri Jun 20 2003 - 12:00:23 EDT