I haven't switched tires yet, but have been following the threads closely
for when the time comes... From what I have been able to gather, the issues
center on how you intend to use the truck. If you're going to have a lot of
suspension travel (off roading), your tires may hit the wheel wells - this
could be very bad, and expensive if you hit too hard. People have also
mentioned rubbing on the inside when turning the wheel.
>From the groups experience, 33s seem to be the best compromise size for a 3"
lift Check out Kevin DeGarmo's Quad at http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
it's awesome and the 32's look great with a 3" lift.
All that said, If you get the 35s and they work out, I'd love to see pix.
Art DiRamio
'01 Patriot Blue QC Sport+
Auto HD 4X4 4.7L 3.55s
Penda soft tonneau
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Mingle [mailto:bsm11@cornell.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 10:27 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Questions about tire size
Hi All,
The other day I posted about the mods that I am doing to my Dak, and Mr.
plow responded by saying 33" tires were tallest tires I would be able to
put on my truck with a 3" body lift. I am not trying to be little him, and
thank him for his response; However, I read an article in Four Wheel
magazine about a woman who did a 3" body lift to her 99 Durango, and put
35X12.50 15's on it. My question is, is there a height difference between a
1998 Dakota Sport 4X4 and a 1999 Durango? Is that why the 35's were able to
fit on her SUV? Or, did they leave out the fact that her turning abilities
changed with those tires.
Thanks again to Mr. Plow for responding. But I would really like to know
the answer before I go out and waste a boatload of $$$ on tires that aren't
going to fit. 33's are nice, but I was hoping for 35's.
Thanks
Brian S. Mingle
1998 Dodge Dakota Sport Club Cab 4X4
5.2 Magnum V8
Emerald Green Pearl
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