Mark & John,
I run 30x9.5 on my '95 4x4. Some on the list are running the 31's. w/out any
mods other than cranking the torsion bars. There seem to be mixed reviews on
how well this works out. The 15x6 is a little under what I would feel
comfortable putting a 31x10 on. Again others have done it, but I've seen one
or two occasions where someone out 4-wheeling with us has popped the bead
from a two small wheel for the tire. They also get a little flexy in tight
and/or fast turns on pavement.
I'd have to say the best all around tires for average off-road/wet/snow are
the BFG AT's, I've run the BFG's and currently have Bridgestone Dueller ATP
- the BFG's are a lot better in all conditions. Got the B'stones cause the
shop did not have the BFG's in & I really needed new meats before a snow
storm).
Go to www.tirerack.com they have good sizing and comparison charts. Its a
good place to get started & informed before going in and listening to the
C**p they'll tell you at some shops, just to sell you whatever tire they
have too many of!
later,
Duff
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Mitchell [mailto:nhcap@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 1:29 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Biggest Tires on 92-96 Dak 4X4
>
>
> Mark,
>
> Thanks for your question. I have a '93 4x4 with the factory
> 235/75 - 15's
> and am also looking to go bigger. The 31's will look better,
> but my concerns
> are rim width (BFG states the minimum rim width for a 31x10.5
> is 7")the
> stock rim is 6". Also speedometer error and gearing come into
> play here. The
> taller tires are better at highway speeds (lower RPM) but
> hinder off the
> line acceleration. I was thinking of 30x9.5s . They are
> closer to the stock
> size but look bigger. Also check brands as well. I've noticed
> that BFG's
> (for instance) look taller and wider than other manufacturers
> (for the same
> tire size). I'm curious to hear the answer to this question from the
> experienced DAKSTERS out there.
>
> Mitch
>
>
> >From: Mark340@aol.com
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: DML: Biggest Tires on 92-96 Dak 4X4
> >Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 13:02:06 EDT
> >
> >What is the biggest tire I can install on a 95 dakota 4x4?
> I heard some
> >use
> >31x10.5x15 without rubbing depending on the brand.
> >
> >Thanks
>
>
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