Re: Tires

From: Jon (jonram@megalink.net)
Date: Thu Oct 11 2001 - 22:36:06 EDT


Hi. Yep, I'm running the 215's now.
Thanks!
Later,
Jon
jonram@megalink.net
The Dodge Diesel Website
http://www.dieseldodge.com
1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle
----- Original Message -----
> Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 16:40:20 -0400
> From: Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Tires
>
> What are you rolling on now? There are multiple "stock" sizes. In '96,
they
> probably adjusted at the factory using a different size gear on the sensor
> attached tot he tranny output shaft. You might be able to get this
gear/sensor
> from a dealer.
>
> If you can't get the gear/sensor, or that angle doesn't work out - If
you're
> running the 215s now, the 235s will cause you to read 2.86 MPH low at 70
MPH
> actual speed (IOW, the speedo will read 67.14, radar will read 70). Check
out
> the tire calculator at http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html
>
> Jon wrote:
>
> > I've read several rags and sites that say that the stock tires for my
truck
> > are 215/75/R15 OR 235/75/R15.
> > So, my question is, if I put a set of Bridgestone Winter Duelers in
> > 235/75/R15, will my speedometer be off? and If so, how do I correct
that?
> > This is a '96.
> > Thanks!
> > Later,
> > Jon
> > jonram@megalink.net
> > The Dodge Diesel Website
> > http://www.dieseldodge.com
> > 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle
>
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