If you are willing to try a different size, you could try 245/70-16.
They will be about .5" taller overall.
But would open up more choices.
I would recommend the Firestone Indy 500's, $79 retail @ tire rack.
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 2001 2wd quad cab Dakota. It's tire time... My only criteria are
> cheap and all season. I've used Pep Boys specials on my previous Dakota
> and was pleased with what I got for my $$ (I wouldn't exactly call them
> good tires, but they were worth the $$). Unfortunately, it doesn't look
> like they stock anything in 255/65/16, which is what I need.
>
> I do very little snow driving (a few small snows per year here in northern
> MD) and can probably make do with any all season tire in the snow.
>
> A friend is a Tire Rack dealer, so I can get online pricing without
> shipping through him, and that may well be my best deal. I'm looking at
> Kumho Road Venture ST and the General Grabber ST - any thoughts on why I
> might choose one over the other?
>
> Any thoughts on where I might find a better deal?
>
> Anyone have one good OEM Goodyear that you want to part with? Due to
> alignment issues from the previous owner, I've got 3 good and one crap OEM
> Goodyears. I could milk another 15-20k out of my 3 good ones, but I don't
> really want to drop $115 on one new one, when I can get a complete set of
> tires for $350 or better.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Craig
>
>
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