I don't remember what my tires (Firestone SH-30) are rated at, but I'm sure
they'll handle whatever the Dak can throw at 'em.
I wonder if you can exceed the speed-limiter with larger-diameter tires?
Problem is, most larger-diameter tires aren't rated for those speeds.....
-- -- Andy Levy <andylevy@bigfoot.com> wrote in message news:3AD4BBB4.DFE43142@bigfoot.com... > Make sure you get 'em in a higher speed rating. I think (hope) mine are rated > at 115? > > Jon Smith wrote: > > > Well, in light of the on-going thread that was started last week about high > > speed runs in our trucks..... <sidebar>I've hit speeds in excess of > > 110-120mph several times</sidebar> Today while out and about, pickin up > > vette parts, I discoverd a tire going flat. Off with the old, on with the > > spare... > > > > Long story short, my tires each have "cuts" which appear to actually be > > seperation marks, presumably from exceeding the 86mph speed rating. These > > aint no lil angel hair cracks either, several of them show the cords when > > you spread the crack open. > > > > So all yall speed freaks take heed!! It woulda been VERY ugly had those > > suckers let loose on a 3rd gear romp :( > > > > New tires will be ordered tommorrow, looks like BFG A/T in a 31x10.50 > > flavor :) > > > > -- > > _______________ > > Jon Smith > > Raleigh, NC > > www.fast4x4.net > > '94 CC 4x4 318 > > 344rwhp/424rwtq > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >
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