Nitto makes a 275/60 for a 15". Not listed on their website, but I've seen
it advertised.
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph "Fastdak"
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam South" <sawcut64@mediaone.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 7:18 PM
Subject: DML: Tire selection advice
> Ok everyone I need some advice on tire selection. I've been running Futura
> Super Sport(Pep Boys) 295/50/15's on the rear and they SUCK for straight
> line traction. I have a 5-speed with a 3.90 gear and a built 360, so I
know
> anything short of a drag tire is going to give me less then ideal
traction.
> What I want is a street tire that gives good straight line traction and
> still handles decent in a 15" rim size, so I guess that leaves out Drag
> Radials or similar tires. I was thinking of trying BFG Euro T/A's
> 305/50/15's in the rear and BFG Radial T/A's 255/60/15 in the front.
Anyone
> running the Euro T/A's? Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thanks,
> Sam South
> ET 13.61 MPH 105.88
> '95 Dak RC, 5.9L,5-speed,390 LSD
> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
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>
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