There is a company in california called wheels of steel that makes nice wheels
for the Dakota. I bought two 15x8s chromed steel for around $60 a piece with
lug nuts. Let me know if you want the address.
Andre
Alan Short wrote:
> 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
> Try a "take-off" outlet if you can find one. They buy and re-sell brand
> new rims/tires taken off of new vehicles that have been dealer upgraded.
> I got 1 15" rim to replace my spare for 60.00 including mounting an old
> 15" gatorback I had lying around. Check your local auto trader
> also. Alan S.
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