275-40-17 is a 25.66" tall tire---
3.5" difference in tire height front to rear would look stupid, and handle like ass...
275-50-17 is a 28" tall tire-- won't rub with Hotchkis alignment spec--- I have 100k miles on Hotchkis, plus have sold over 100 TVS kits...
28" tire is fine for the front.
Sam
www.socaldakota.com
619-274-1292
>
> From: "Josh Battles" <josh.lists@omg-stfu.com>
> Date: 2005/09/16 Fri AM 09:34:12 EDT
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: Re: DML: Hotchkis Kit and Tire Rub Questions
>
>
> srp@cox.net said:
> >
> > Get the Nitto NT-450 Extreme Performance for the front-- 275-50-17s... Look
> > nearly the same design as the Toyo-- and the correct height.. put the other
> > set of 275-55s away for next year.
> >
> > Treadwear: 300
> > Traction: A
> > Temperature: A
> >
> > Speed Rating: VR
> >
> >
> > The Nittos run $130.99 each from Discount tire.
> >
> > Welcome to big/little.
> >
> > Sam
>
> I dunno, I think a 275/40/17 would be better as it'll afford more clearance.
> Plus, there are way more tires available in this size.
>
> I've got a friend who runs 275/40s on his Dak, and it's much lower than a
> Hotchkis TVS equipped one. He doesn't have any issues with rubbing. Here's a
> pic.
> http://omg-stfu.com/temp/P1010040.JPG
>
> --
> - Josh
> www.omg-stfu.com
>
>
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