Re: RE: TIRES FOR JASON

From: HEMI@charter.net
Date: Sat Jan 30 1999 - 15:41:16 EST


Can I get a number/web site for them please ?

At 10:59 AM 1/30/99 -0600, you wrote:
>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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Jack Hilton III

HEMI@charter.net

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