Bob,
IMHO, if you do significant engine mods you won't be able to hook up with the
235's. The 275's fit just fine on my truck which looks like the twin of yours.
The 235's will work on your 15 X 7's though.
Dr. Pat
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>From: Bob Tom <tigers@bserv.com>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Need Help once a gain in the tire ilse
>Date: Wed, Feb 3, 1999, 10:21 AM
>
> Jason
>
> My Dakota has 3.55 and came with stock P215/75R15 tires.
> Using the DML Wheel and Tire calculator, the P215/75R15
> has approximately a section width of 8.46", a sidewall height
> of 6.35", overall height of 27.7" and circumference of 87.01".
>
> At the moment, I am planning on running BFG drag radials,
> either P235/60R15 or P275/60R15, on 15x8 rims.
>
> The P275/60R15 has a section width of 10.83", a sidewall
> height of 6.5", overall height of 27.99" and circumference of
> 87.94". This would give me an effective gear ratio of 3:51.
> TireRack's price is $140 each.
>
> The P235/60R15 has a section width of 9.25", a sidewall
> height of 5.55", overall height of 26.1" and circumference of
> 82". Effective gear ratio would be 3:77. TireRack's price
> is $135 each.
>
> My personal decision will depend a combination of factors:
> estimated hp and torque after I have completed my mods, the
> traction factor and rear wheel clearance.
>
> One thing, for sure, ... you will need at least 8" rims.
>
> The calculator can be found at:
> http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/WWW/DAKOTA/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html
>
> Good luck.
> Bob
> Burlington, Ontario
>
> '97 CC Sport, 5.2L, 3.55 auto., flame red
> Gibson duals, KN drop-in
> Coloured-keyed grille guard, running boards
> and hard tonneau cover
> Deflectors, grille insert
> AR-211 15x7 rims (4.75" backspace)
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