I haven't had very much experience with doing a 15"
performance tire for cornering. What I do know is
sidewall area in the 5" and under range offers way
better handling. Like a 255/50-17. My wifes car is
running 17" Enkei RP02 wheels with 215/40-17 treads.
Having only 3.4" of sidewall area, it handles way
better than stock. When you decrease the sidewall area
it does throw most of the handling duties on the
suspension components. You truck would benifit from a
rear anti-sway bar and an upgraded front unit.
Hotchkis makes a very nice kit for your truck.
http://www.hotchkisperformance.com/ They also do a
lowering kit that would get you down to a good stance
and increase your handling. Go here:
http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/WWW/DAKOTA/PICS/index.html
and go to the P section to see Gary Pinkley's truck in
action. I think this is the type of handling you are
looking for. Doing a 17" tire wheel combo is going to
cost a little more, but will be well worth it!
Brad
--- NVMYDakota@aol.com wrote:
> Hey Brad,
> Thanks for the info, that is jsut what I was
> looking for. Now on the
> 255/60R15, what type of handling will I get. The
> 245/50R15 was jsut a guess,
> nevre seen those tires before. I think my biggest
> problem is that I got tall
> street tires, from what I hear (and kinda have
> experienced) the tall tires
> should be left to offroaders, they can live w/o the
> handling. I would love
> to get some Cneterline Aztecs (17"), but $182 a
> wheel, plus about $70 for a
> tires, ouch... @$300 per whell, X 5 wheels, $1500,
> that like a summers pay.
> Maybe I'll do it anyway. 17"s ell be nice. Biggest
> problem, would they cure
> my swaying woes.? (found out I do have front anti
> sway bar)? Thanks, sorry
> bnout length
>
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