RE: RE: TIRES FOR JASON

From: Jason Jennings (jason@spray-tech.com)
Date: Fri Jan 29 1999 - 21:40:50 EST


I think i will try looking for a set of Ram rims for sale.... The ram
should be a 16x8 correct??? I know my 1500 was a 16, but never ckecked
or paid attention to the width, and can't remember what tires i
bought...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: William Blount Arthur [SMTP:m990198@nadn.navy.mil]
> Sent: Friday, January 29, 1999 8:33 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: TIRES FOR JASON
>
> It would probably be cheaper to change the stud pattern to a (gasp) gm
> style.
>
> Bill
> '97 SS/T
>
> On Fri, 29 Jan 1999, Jason Jennings wrote:
>
> > Would you recommend any other 15x8s over the Dodge rims???? I was
> > hoping to keep the budget with in reason. I hear those tires alone
> > would run about 150 a piece, through in 150 rims and you can see a
> huge
> > bill.... 600 just to run at the track, ah not for me.... I didn't
> > realize the Dodge rims would cost that much.... I know the R/T rims
> are
> > costly, but gee whiz man....Dak 15s, or am I just insane here....
> >
> >
> >
> > Jason
> > 1/29/99 3:49 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dyno05@aol.com [SMTP:Dyno05@aol.com]
> > Sent: Friday, January 29, 1999 1:37 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: TIRES FOR JASON
> >
> > The Durango rims are good for mounting slicks or drag radials
> > on. 26x10 is
> > the size I use. You can get a good set of Durango rims from
> > KEYSTONE for
> > under 200 a piece. Keystone is known for making automotive
> > replacement parts
> > but the wheels they sell are factory blems. The 17 drag radials
> > dont work as
> > well as the 15 inch ones do, so that is why I recomend the 15x8
> > Durangos. And
> > it is almost impossible to get 17 inch slicks. When running the
> > tubes in
> > slicks you must modify the rim where the stem comes through for
> > the use of the
> > valve locks. Not that hard with a dremel or an air tool.
> >
> > hope that helps
> > DANA
> >



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