I am running 17X8 wheels with 6" of backspacing, with a 255/50/17 tire on my
Dak. It is also lowered 2" in the front and 3" in the rear. The sidewall
is nearly flush with the fenderwells, I have no problems with clearance
while turning from lock to lock. It also handles like a Viper with a bed.
i had to wait a month for the wheels, it seems the aftermarket industry has
not greeted the new Dak's with open arms... What does it take to get some
respect???
Randy
Temple Tx...
>Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 07:25:08 +0000
>From: Patrick Delgado <dadoctah@worldnet.att.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: Wheel back-spacing(Mark)
>
>Mark,
>On my 97, I'm using 275-60-15's all around on my 15X8's with no problems.
They
>fit and look great. However, I have the fender flares from the 4X4 on my
4X2.
>Without them the tires would probably peek out about 1/2" from stock fender
>well.
>
>What are you using to lower 1"/3"? Where did you get it and how much?
>
>Dr. Pat
>- ----------
>From: Mark Kuzia <flyboy01@worldnet.att.net>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Wheel back-spacing questions
>Date: Mon, Jan 25, 1999, 2:05 AM
>
>
>Help,
>I'm buying a new set of wheels for my 99' Dakota Sport.
>1. I need to know the stock backspacing with the 15x7, 15x8 (what I have),
and
>the R/T 17x9 wheels.
>2. Has anyone run into tire clearance problems with bigger wheels? I'm
>lowering the truck 1" front/3" rear.
>3. What is the minumum and maximum backspacing for the 16x8 wheels?
>
>Thanks
>Mark
>http://home.att.net/~flyboy01
>
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