Michael D Gemelke wrote:
>
> ...I just got a used '95 Dakota Xcab with 15" aluminum
> wheels (factory) and am looking to make some improvements. The first
> thing that must go are the Goodyear 215/75R15 Invicta GL Tires.
Good plan. These were short-lived, sloppy-handling and low-grip (dry,
wet and snow) for me.
> I don't want to invest in new wheels, but would like to get the widest tires that
> I can fit on the factory wheels. Are the factory wheels wide enough to
> take something like a 225/70/15?
Yes. It's the size I went to after much research (See Dan Gregory's
reply with a similar opinion).
> Can anybody tell me what the dimensions
> of these wheels are...
15 x 6
> How wide a tire can I get?
You might be able to go wider if you're willing to accept a taller than
stock tire.
> I'm thinking of something like a BFG Trail T/A or
> All Terrain T/A - something with an aggressive-looking tread.
Wait a minute. I thought you said your truck was TWO wheel drive.
Well, to each their own. I *was* going to suggest BFG Comp T/A HR4's,
which I am extremely happy with, but I see that is not what you are
looking for. My girlfriend has run BFG Mud T/A's and All Terrain T/A's
on her lifted-to-the-sky Explorer, and Trail T/A's on a Ranger, and says
the All Terrains are closer to the Trails in noise level, and about
halfway between the other two in dirt/mud/snow traction, and so may be
your best compromise. You can judge the gnarly-look factor for yourself
(the Muds blow the rest away IHO).
Then Daniel Gregory wrote:
>
> ...I've already travled about 200 miles finding info on tire sizes and stuff.
Ooh. Don't travel 200 miles. Call the Tire Rack. Their prices are
very good (if not always the very best), but they know what they are
talking about. Both in terms of tires size in relation to wheel size
and in terms of what the pros and cons of the different tires are.
1-800-981-3783.
or http://www.tirerack.com to take a looksie before you talk to the
experts.
The guy she talks to is Bill Ozinga (its OK to ask for sales reps by
name there) at extension 307, but they all seem to be knowledgeable (I
talk to any of 'em).
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Paul Schelling
93 Dakota Sport (everyday / autocrosser) BFG Comp T/A HR4 225/70
Bridgestone Blizzak 205/75
83 Rabbit (ice racer) Menard ice racing tire
78 124 Spider (summer fun) Michelin
77 124 Spider (organ donor) Flat ones
- or -
Kate Hughes
77 Zink Z10-C "Roland" (CM autocrosser) Hoosier slick
91 Miata "Prudence" (BS autocrosser and su Yokohama Y221
BFG Comp T/A R1
93 Explorer "Gunhead" (tow vehicle) BFG All Terrain T/A 33 x 9.50
74 Landcruiser "Red Frankenstein" (barn or BFG Mud T/A 31 x 12.50
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