Re: New tires for my truck!

From: M. D. Nugent (nugentmd@gte.net)
Date: Mon Nov 10 1997 - 16:09:15 EST


Thanks for the info. I'll be buying wheels and tires in a few months and will
have my '92 RWD lowered 2/4 next week. I'm hoping 255/60R15s will fit on 7"
rims under the lowered fenders. Any advice on backspacing?

Mike

Ryan LeBlanc wrote:

> I have the stock 15x7 rims. I haven't lowered the truck. Other than
> the tires and sound system, my truck is all stock.
>
> Ryan
>
> M. D. Nugent wrote:
> >
> > What size are your wheels? Stock Dodge offset/backspace or custom? Is
> > your Dakota stock height or lowered (if so, how much)?
> >
> > Thanks for the data,
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Ryan LeBlanc wrote:
> >
> > > Well, I finally got my new tires on the truck. Got the Dunlop Sport
> > > Rover GTX. 255/70HR15. I inquired earlier as to whether or not they
> > > would rub. Well, after a mixed response from you guys, I decided to
> > > give them a try. Glad to say, no rubbing at all. The tires are quiet,
> > > ride smooth and corner like a sports car!!! What more could I ask for.
> > > ALL said, they were $488 out the door, come with 50K warranty, which is
> > > more than I can say for the Wranglers (12K then Bald). I am a happy
> > > camper. Thanks for the input guys (and Gals :-})
> > >
> > > Ryan
> > > 97, CC, 5.2L, 5spd, 4x2, SLT+, Black



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