With the R/T 17" rims, we are limited in tire selection to Nittos,
Scorchers, RSAs, Kumhos, and a very few others. From what I've gathered
from the many tire discussions on the R/T list, Nitto seems to be a
favorite of the bunch, but are still pricey though cheaper than the $177
list on an RSA, but the Kumhos seem to be panning out well and a cheaper at
around $90-110 or so.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck Robbins <intense99dak@cox.net>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 6:31 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Traction Questions
>
>> >
>> > My first question is about my tires, I get the feeling that pretty much
>> > everyone hates the RSAs that come stock, my question is wet traction.
I
>> > have none, if I touch the throttle with anything more than a feather
>> > touch, I lose traction. Is that the tires or the truck?
>
>Part is the torque of the R/T and the other part is the crappy Badyear
>tires. New tires will definitely help out, but won't eliminate all your
>troubles.
>
>> > Seems a lot of folks like the Nittos, how is the wet traction on those?
>
>I have the Nitto 404 Extreme Force SUV (or something like that) in
255/55/18
>and I'm happy with the wet traction. I've only tested it around town, but
>they definitely grip a lot better than the stock tires. I've yet to test
>them on the highway during a downpour, but they have to better than
>hydroplaning on the Goodyear's.
>
>--
>Chuck Robbins
>'99 Dakota Sport
>intense99dak@cox.net
>www.intense99dak.com
>
>
>
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