Re: wider tires

From: Patrick Delgado (dadoctah@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Sat Feb 20 1999 - 13:49:07 EST


David,
My truck specs out just like yours and I upgraded to 275/60R15's. No
problems,looks and hooks awesome.
Dr. Pat

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>From: das@phcpas.com
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: wider tires
>Date: Fri, Feb 19, 1999, 11:40 PM
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> Apparently I left a whole lot out of my original message so I'm going to
> start over. I guess this is a good lesson for all of us. If we want info
> on the effect of any mod to our trucks, it's going to depend on what truck
> we're starting with. So here goes. I have a '97' Sport CC,318,auto,15X8
> rims and 235x70 Goodyear tires. I would like to go to a wider tire for
> improved traction and looks. I know I must keep the diameter of the tire
> the same as the 235s so I don't mess with the computer. The appropriate
> size appears to be 275x60x15. It is obviously wider and the overall diameter
> is only 1mm larger than the 235s. Okay so far? My question is, Has anyone
> else gone this wide? Will I have enough clearance in the front wheel wells?
> I am riding at stock heighth, but am contemplating a 3" drop.Lock to lock,
> are the fatter tires going to rub on anything? Also, can I expect lower gas
> mileage? Are there any detrimental effects of doing this? Hopefully,this
> is enough info. Thanks in advance. You guys are great. David
>
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