I am running 265/75/16 BFG A/T KOs on my '01 QC 4x4. I didn't lift
anything, trim anything, just swapped the tires. It's a tight fit, but I
don't think there is any rubbing. I've got the 3.55 diff, can't really say
I notice a difference in performance or mileage, but I did put in my
cat-back, change plugs, etc right about the same time I got the tires, so
hard to say if there was any impact.
----- Original Message -----
From: "steve preston" <steve239dak@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 9:57 PM
Subject: DML: Maximum tire diameter on Gen III?
>
> Hey! I`ve got P265/70R16 tires on my truck,and a
> friend of mine has some new P265/75R16 tires,but
> compared to mine,they look absolutely freaking huge! I
> have the 3.92 gears,so bigger diameter tires would not
> be too bad gear-wise. My reasons for considering
> taller tires are these:
> 1.) Looks. The only thing not attractive on a Gen III
> Dak 4X4 has got to be the wheelwells. Brake
> lines,control arm/suspension,engine,etc.,all that
> stuff is in plain view. Bigger (taller) tires would
> help that.
> 2.) Looks again. Taller tires would raise the truck a
> little. That`s good. It would look even tougher (if
> that`s possible). :)
> 3.) BUMPS!! More tire between the wheel and the road
> would HAVE to improve the ride a little bit. My Dak
> has a tremendous amount of "road feel"! That might be
> OK in Warren,Michigan,but around here we have some
> rough roads. Actually,only the ones I have to drive on
> are bad. :(
> So how much bigger are the 265/75/16 tires compared
> to the 265/70/16`s? Would they fit alright,without any
> clearance problems? Also,would my gas mileage likely
> go up,or down? These are regular all season truck
> tires,BTW,just like my Badyears. Thanks. Steve P.
>
> =====
> 2001 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Sport RC,Flame Red/4.7L V8/45RFE auto/3.92
limited-slip/16" aluminum wheels/Infinity CD-cassette system.
>
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