I have 225/70/15, same rubbing, mainly on full turns in Fast food lines. I've
had them on for 30,000 miles, their bald as all get out, but I'm replacing
them when my new wheels get in. I've had no problems from the rubbing.
Later,
Robert
Michael D Gemelke wrote:
> 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
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Michael D Gemelke
> Principle Engineer
> Electronics Design
> Enterprise Storage Group
> Western Digital Corporation
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