Re: RE: TIRES FOR JASON

From: Andre Mauboussin (andrem@cyberramp.net)
Date: Mon Feb 01 1999 - 11:56:30 EST


I posted their number under wheels for racing

Andre

HEMI@charter.net wrote:

> 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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