Re: Tires

From: Andy Callahan (quasideedle@uky.campus.mci.net)
Date: Wed Oct 22 1997 - 08:24:06 EDT


At 03:41 AM 10/22/97 -0700, you wrote:
>A week or so ago, I posted asking about tires and how Dunlop GT
>Qualifiers looked on the 97's. Well, I have decided to get Dunlop Sport
>Rover GTX. Only reason is the 50,000 mi warranty. 12,000 on my
>Wranglers and their bald. This scares me and I don't want to have to
>put $400 into tires every 6 months (I do a lot of driving). Any way, on
>to my question. I have the 15x7 rims and I am planning on getting the
>255/70R15 size. The guy at Sears and Discount Tire Center's web site
>say that these tires will fit on the seven in rim. My question is, how
>well will they fit in the wheel well. Does anybody run this size tire
>(or bigger) Will it rub on tight turns and will snow chains still work?
>Thanks for any help,
>
>Ryan
>97, CC, 4x2, 5.2L, 5spd, SLT+, Black.
>
>

I have Firestone Firehawk SS10 275/60R15's on my 15x8 stock wheels. I have
absolutely no rubbing. I love the look of the wider tires. They do extend
just barely past the fender. I would think that the 255's would fit fine
on your truck. You do realize, though, that the 255/70's will probably be
a little taller than your stock tires.

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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