RE: Tire size for Dakota 4x2

From: Paul M. Schelling 227-1560 (SCHELLING_PM@corning.com)
Date: Tue Apr 23 1996 - 10:32:00 EDT


         Yes, taller AND wider works on the stock rims (as in 235/75-15 and
         the 4x4 tire sizes), but you have to be careful if you want to go
         shorter and wider for better handling and grip on pavement.
         
         Unfortunately, there is no pat answer to how wide/low you can go
         on a 6.0 inch rim, because different tire models can accomodate
         different minumum rim widths, even in the same tire sizes. Only
         manufacturer specs for each model tire can give you the answer.
         Like they say, "see your dealer for details".
         
         I happen to run 225/70-15 BFG Comp T/A HR4's which are within mfr.
         spec for rim width, SIGNIFICANTLY improve handling and grip over
         the stock Goodyears, maintain stock tire height within a percent
         or two for speedo/odo accuracy, and are very reasonably priced
         (less than the Goodyears) to boot. I highly recommend them. The
         only downside is that sider tires will "pull" side-to-side a little more
         in rutted roads.
         
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