RE: RE: Help me decide- wheel size

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@dodgetrucks.org)
Date: Tue Jan 29 2008 - 13:26:37 EST


Just remember...the 20's (no matter what the tire size is) will be more
rolling resistance (weight).

I'd stick with 17's - just looks better too.

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: WiLieR [mailto:waffle787@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:14 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Help me decide- wheel size

I would like a set of 18s, but American Racing only makes the ar-120s in
17s, 20s or 22s. They also stopped producing the machined series that I
want in that wheel, so I must get either chrome or black.
Since my dak is white, I am going with the chrome wheels (ar-620 series I
believe).

This is why I must choose between 17s or 20s.

With 17s I would probably run a 255/55R17. With 20s I would probably run a
245/40R20. Both would keep me within 0.1" of stock tire height till I
decide on my lowering options.

WiLieR

Sent from Gmail for mobile

On 1/29/08, Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>
> 17's
>
> Why can't you get 18's....I have a set on mine and they were readily
> available. The '97 rims fit on the '96 models - we tried that.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WiLieR [mailto:waffle787@gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:42 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Help me decide- wheel size
>
>
> So I finally decided on a wheel style for my 96 dakota club cab.
> Future plans call for new paint and lowering the dak 3/4 or 4/5 with a
> long term goal of air suspension. Right now I am stuck between 17s or
> 20s in the wheel style I have chosen. I wish the wheel ws offered in
> an 18, but it isn't; so 17s or 20s are my choice.
>
> 17s would be easier to tuck when lowered, but I am up to the challenge
> of fitting 20s when the time comes. So, 17s or 20s?
>
> I also plan on a braking upgrade by switching to viper disc all
> around. So no worries about wimpy little rotors or drums filling a 20"
wheel.
>
> WiLieR
>
> --
> Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com
>
>
>
>

--
Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com



This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Fri Feb 01 2008 - 01:11:51 EST