Ok, that's what I suspected........
I may have to opt for a 285-60-17 in another brand tire, or just stay with
the size I currently have on it.
Ron-
01'Dakota Sport 3.9 4WD
Street,Strip,and Show!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Maskalans" <dml@tepidcola.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 1:50 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Lifting a 01' Dakota 4WD
>
>
> On Jan 8, 2004, at 22:42, andy levy wrote:
>
> >> I plan on replacing my 275-65VR17 Nitto NT-404's with a set of
> >> 305-60VR17 Nitto's this Spring.
> >> They fit fine under the rear of the Dakota on my 17x9 R/T rims, the
> >> fronts are where the issue is.
> >> I need to raise the front enough to level it out and get the need
> >> clearence for the frame and the NEW bumper cover.........
> >> I think a 2" lift will do it, but I'm not sure the torsion bars will
> >> get me enough adjustment......any thoughts guy's?
>
> haven't gotten the original yet, so I'll have to go with quoting andy.
>
> 2" is more than you want to go with the torsion bars unless they've
> sagged significantly (mine had, so the 1.5" crank that I got with my
> tires is probably less than an inch over stock).
>
> that width tire in that diameter will rub like a mofo on the frame. I
> don't think torsion cranking will fix that problem - I'd expect that
> you'll be limiting your turning radius unless Nitto really ignores the
> numbers on the sidewall as they make the tire. of course many
> companies do....
>
> I don't know for certain if clearances are the same for the different
> gen III front suspensions, but FWIW with about an inch over stock
> height in front, I rub hard enough on the frame that I need throttle to
> back up at full lock. I'm not even completely confident of their
> clearance at lock=at the back of the front wheel wells when I'm twisted
> up. Haven't had her offroad since I got them....
>
> my actual tire dimensions on a 17*8 rim are
> 10.8" overall width
> 31.0" diameter
> 8.3" tread width
> 14.3" static radius
>
> according to Yoko's published specs. by the sidewall numbers I ought
> to be 10.4"x31.6".....
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