You also need to remember that the offset is different for the new vs old
body styles. I don't think the pre 97's can take more than 5.25 inches of
backspacing without rubbing the A arm. What wheels are you looking at
Chris? I'm also planning on getting some 17's with 255/50 17 tires.
---Mike, near Houston.--- http://www.mikesdakota.com
'93 V8 4X2 MarkIII
Houston Area DML Meet Page
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/9221
----- Original Message -----
From: James Harmon <jdharmon@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 1999 12:30 AM
Subject: Re: DML: offset question
> Chris
> The RT and most other chrome wheels for the Dak come with a +20mm offset.
> This puts the wheel and tire just about 1 inch outboard of the stock
> fenders. This is the reason for the flares. Arelli and Ultra wheels make
> the wheels with our bolt pattern but with the proper or +38mm offset.
Most
> billet wheels will have the proper offset. The set of Weld Racing VR36
> Scorpions 15X8.5 fit perfectly under the fenders. Don't leave it up to
> your tire store. Call or visit the sites of some manuf and also be
> prepared to shell out some serious $$$
> What area are you in? State or City
> Jim
>
> Chris Czimcharo wrote:
>
> > I am planning on putting 17" rims on my 96 Dakota. Does anybody know
> > what the offset would be in the front so that the rims sits inside the
> > frnder well?? I plan on using 255/50 17 which would probably mount on a
> > 17x8.
> >
> > Christopher
> > www.geocities.com/motorcity/lane
> > 96 Dakota
> > 2/4 Belltech drop
> > AAR ram air hood
> > stillen front spoiler
> > Etc...................
>
>
>
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