Patrick,
Thanks for the info. I'd really like to go with the 31x10.5x15's, but I'm
concerned about rim size, performance loss, interference with the body, etc.
therefore, the 30's seem like a "safe" alternative.
Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick and Kelly Engram <shetland@erols.com>
To: DML <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 1999 12:13 AM
Subject: DML: tire question-John Mitchell
>
> "I need to replace the tires on my 93 Dak 4x4. The current (stock) tire
> is
> 235/75 R15. Now, I am really leaning towards a set of 30 x 9.5 x15's.
> Because they are a bit bigger (the 235's look a bit anemic) but not
> substantially bigger. I'm thinking that the 31 x10.5x15's would be too
> big
> for the stock 15 x 6 rims. Will the diameter difference of the 30's make
> a
> big dent in acceleration? Any positive or negative stories? Should I
> just
> stick with the stock 235's? Any tire reccomendations?"
>
> -John, 30's are just a tad taller but noticeably wider than the 235's.
> I replace 235's with them all the time. However, there are many truck
> tires out there that are being made in the 255/70r15 size, but you have
> to check the load rating of the 255's if your 235's are extra load rated
> to make sure you dont have a weaker tire. Bridgestone makes the Desert
> Dueler H/T in this size as well as a few other tires. The 255 is the
> same height but 2 cm's wider. The 30's are a good choice if you want a
> real heavy duty tire, like a 6 ply.
> Patrick
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