Daniel Gregory wrote:
>
> Wasn't the tires I had to drive for, it was the wheels. I was wanting
> to get some Ultra type 49, but the Michelin 235/75/15 hit the fender
> well when it was in full lock position. The Ultra's I was gonna get
> were 15x8. That was on the first trip, and had already gotten the
> wheels. Had to make a second trip to try to find some lower profile,
> yet still handled in mud/snow to fit the rims. Come to find out the
> wheels were too big for the tires I found, so I had them order some
> 15x7's and now I'm waiting for those to come in. Reason I was doing
> this, besides the wheels look better, is that with the stock wheels,
> the Michelins rub the frame really bad...... tried spacers, didn't
> work. Unless the other people have 4wd's, I don't see how they get
> larger than 235 to fit without hitting the frame.....
>
> Dan
>
> ===
>
> 94 Dakota Sport V6 3.21 5spd (currently stock :( )
>
> >
> > 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).
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------
> > 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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You have to check the offset of the wheel to make sure you get the
proper fitment. The tire rack (www.tirerack.com) has an excellent tech
section that talks about tire sizing and wheels. I'm looking at putting
a set of 31x10.50's on my 92 4x4. The wheels need to have a smaller
positive offset than the original so the extra width of the tire doesn't
interfere with the frame. I've also lifted my truck about 2" by
adjusting the front torsion bars and adding some air lift springs to the
rear. The ride seems much better than the real soft original ride.
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