Yeah...It has the standard R/T Wheel package... I meant, I would be ok
as far as alignment or rubbing problems on the tires and stuff. I know
new rims and tires will through it if just a tad in the rear. I just
don't want the rim to cause a rubbing on the tire or hinder the tires
performance.... I didn't know what back spacing meant, and when I went
rim shopping. the 15s were listed in different back spacing, not too
mention bolt patterns and stuff. Thanks....
Jason
2/4/99 4:51 PM
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Tom [SMTP:tigers@bserv.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 1999 10:24 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: tires [backspacing]
<< thanks.....so if I want to look for a new 15 rim....I should
be looking
<< for a back spacing of 5.5" to be in the go???? I naturally
have the 17s
<< on so....
Jason
Backspacing and rim width go together. The 5.5" backspacing
on a 7" wide rim is aok for the '97+ Dakotas. For some, 5.5"
backspacing on an 8" rim for 97+ Dakotas, would not be okay
because the rim will stick out beyond the fender lip by about
1/2".
The rim diameter does come into play when trying to figure out
where a rim fits within the wheel well. The overall diameter
of rim and tire is adjusted by choosing differing size tires.
Is your Dakota an R/T with fender flares, 17 x 9 in. cast
aluminum
rims and P255/55 R17 tires?
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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