I have used 235/70Rx15 on my 99 Dakota for the past 5 years. I am using
Durango 15x6 wheels. I sure do enjoy the handling and sure grip with the
extra tread width. I've always used a Directional tread pattern. The only
tires that didn't quite make it through the second season were the
Bridgestone Blizzak's. They got just a bit too thin about January of the
second season after using them all summer, too. But the Goodrich Radial
T/A's were good for two, and the Firestone Winterforce made it through ½ of
last year, and still look like new.
I sure am hooked on directional tread design, though. The wet traction
(which is common in my two or three trips to Denver from Farmington each
winter) is terrific. I cruise through the mountain curves "Like I'm On
Rails" as they say, even without much of a load.
Mike Higgins
1999 Dakota; 5.3 ; 5 speed; 197,000
---- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Oliver" <barrysuperhawk@comcast.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 7:20 AM
Subject: RE: DML: Maybe the mechanic was right, I do need tires...
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> Having wide tires on narrow rims doesn't automatically mean uneven wear.
> You do, however have to rotate more often and pay attention to perssure a
> bit more. I have run 325's on my dak for years with no ill effects, on
> stock rims.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian <hskr@cox.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 10:33 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Maybe the mechanic was right, I do need tires...
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> The uneven tread wear was probably more from running too much air pressure
> than not havng wide enough rims.
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