I have 32X11.50 on my 15X7 oem rims and have had no problems in
the 10,000 miles I have drove on them. So 11.50 should be no problem
on a 15X8 rim. just watch for rubbing at full turns.
Josh
----- Original Message -----
From: DAKSY <rsmith13@nycap.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2001 6:47 PM
Subject: DML: Tire WIDTH (not diameter)
> Hey, DML!
> I've seen a lot of posts concerning tire diameters & backspacing &
lowering
> & lifting...but...I was wondering if anybody out there has gone to a wider
> tire than the 10.5 - using the OEM 15 X 8 rims?
> At the Valley meet, Chuck Robbins & I discussed the options a little & he
> felt that I might be able to get by with 11s...Anybody try 11.5? (Do they
> even make 11.5?) I haven't researched any tire places for the answers, so
I
> figgered I'd put it on the floor here. I don't really need taller tires,
but
> I think something a little wider would add to the "bulldog" stance of the
> DAKSY. I realize that she'd be a little tougher to handle with "snowplows"
> pushing the snow, but like somebody else already mentioned..."I LOVE MY
> DAK(SY)!"
> TIA,
>
> Bob Smith (Daksy2K on AIM)
> DML/DML
> 2K DAKSY CC Sport +
> 3.9l; V6: 4X4
> (1 of 980 2K DAKSYs mfrd)
> For the mods,details, etc., visit us at:
>
> http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
>
> (ps, we're still working on it...
> Susan on the page; me on the DAKSY! )
>
>
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