Re: RE: Tire Size?

From: Aaron (acolona@i-55.com)
Date: Wed Jul 07 1999 - 23:41:06 EDT


how do I know whether I have the 15x7 or the 15x8? Does the second number
matter much? I know nothing when it comes to tires, so what is the 50 in
295/50/r15 mean?

----- Original Message -----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 9:34 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Tire Size?

> If it's the 15x7...God NO. Waaaaayyyy too big and it'll bulge out on the
> sides (looks dumb as is and isn't safe for the tire).
>
> If it's the 15x8, Maybe...but wouldn't try it unless you've got a 15x10
>
> I believe the widest you can go on the 15x8 is a 265 - 275...safely.
>
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch
> Pflugerville, TX
> '97 Dakota SLT/CC (V6)
> bernd@texas.net
> http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
> ICQ#: 39320084
>
> Subject: DML: Tire Size?
>
>
> Will a 295/50/r15 fit on my stock 15 inch rims. I have the optional split
> five spokes. I'm looking at this tire, it's a firehawk. Very soft and I
have
> seen them hook good before. If it won't fit, what is the widest I can go
on
> my rim, and if I change the tire height I have to go up to my dealership
and
> have them re-calibrate my computer for the different size tires, right?
>
>
>



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