OK - so I asked all the right questions, and as a result put some
P225/70R15 BFG Trail T/A's on my factory 15x6 Al wheels, replacing the
215/75 Inslicta's. I hear you guys running as much as 245/70's without
much problem. My 225/70's are rubbing on the front if I turn the steering
wheel 3/4 of full. I'm not sure what they're rubbing against yet -
hopefully just the flaps or plastic protecting the engine compartment.
Plenty of room on the back Tires. Is anyone else running 225/70's? Any
problems? Anyone know of anything to look for? My suspension is stock.
I've got a 95 4x2 xcab sport 3.9L.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
-Mike
(Rich - how are things at the Great Telephone Experiment? - used to be an
employee myself).
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 15:36:26 -0400
From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gsc.gte.com>
Subject: DML: RE: Tire Question
John,
I am running my stock rims and have Wrangler GSA 245/70's on them. I also
have a set of factory Dakota mud flaps. Between the tire and flap there
is
1/4" clearance worse case when turning. I do however rub the frame
slightly
when locking the steering full radius. (So I avoid doing this.)
You didn't mention the series you are running. If your looking for a
little
more clearance, you might look at raising you series as opposed to
changing
the profile.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
'96 SLT CC
- -----Original Message-----
From: John German [mailto:jhngrmn@csrlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 1998 3:59 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Tire Question
I am getting ready to stick some new shoes on my '96 Dakota. Does anyone
know what the maximum size tire that can be mounted on this model without
a
lift or anything. I would like to get something a little bigger than the
P235's that are on there now, but don't want something too big for the
truck.
thanks in advance,
John
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Michael D Gemelke
Principle Engineer
Electronics Design
Enterprise Storage Group
Western Digital Corporation
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