What air pressure did you have in the tires? I have 31x10.50x15 Dunlop's on
my truck and when I run them at 50psi like they say on the sidewall, it feels
like I'm riding on basketballs. The truck has so much bounce to it I can't
stand it. When I run them between 25-30psi the ride is excellent. The Dakota
is a light truck and some of these on/off road tires list an air pressures too
high for the amount of weight your putting on them.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9219
-----Original Message-----
From: Andy Callahan
Sent: Friday, September 05, 1997 11:24 AM
To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
Subject: Re: Which payload option to buy?
> I testdrove a 97 Dak CC with the tire and handling packege for 250
>miles. I HATED HATED HATED the ride. You felt every single bump.
>
> I ended up buying a 97 Dak CC without the tire and handling package.
>I do miss the bigger tires and bigger rims but the ride on my truck is
>car like. It is smooth. I've put 5000 miles on my truck so far and love
>the ride. I do 35 miles each way to work. I just love it.
>
> Anyway..... do a good bit of test driving to make sure you really want
>the tire and handling package.
>
>
>
Jack, I don't understand why you think the tire and handling package made
you feel "every single bump." The only thing the tire and handling package
gives you is wider wheels, bigger tires, and a rear sway bar. Are you
saying that the tires caused the bumpy ride? I drove a V6 CC w/out tire
and handling package before I ordered my truck. I got the tire and
handling package on my truck and I think it rides just as good or better
than the CC I drove without the T & H package. I'm a little confused.
Please clarify.
Thanks
Andy
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Andy Callahan University of Kentucky quasideedle@uky.campus.mci.net
'97, black/mist gray, 4x2, Sport, club cab, 3.55 SG, 5-speed, Tire &
Handling Package, all the little goodies
Mods: Firestone Firehawk SS10 275/60/15's, GT Classic steel tonneau
cover, "Super Sucker" FIPK by Air Meldrum, CC bed mat
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