Attn: Any lowered R/T s or anyone on 17s

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Hi. I posted this a few days ago and didnt get the answer I was looking for so here it goes again. I just picked up a set of 17X8 Centerlines with 5.5" of backspacing. I plan on dropping my 2000 Reg Cab V6 Dak 2/4. I was wondering what would the be the best tire size to run. I got three choices in mind, 245/55/17, 255/50/17, or 255/55/17. I know the R/Ts come with 255/55/17s but they are running a 9 inch wheel. Do any of you guys with lowered R/Ts running 17X9s on 255/55s hvae any rubbing problems? Any guys out there dropped with 17s What size tire you running? Any problem with rubbing against the fender? Anybody have any reccomendations or pointers? Any pics? Thank You

kota on 20s
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5/30/2002
02:12:34

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the R/T's come 1" lower than the other dakotas, so going another inch over that, i dont think you will have a problem with the 55 series

Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more

PeTeR F.
Dodge Dakota
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5/30/2002
14:40:53

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My truck is lowered 2-3 and I have no rubbing with 17" rims. I have the 255/55/17.

5pnt9ltrluv
R/T

5/31/2002
01:20:57

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I have the Hotchkis 2/3 drop on my truck and I use 275/40 zr17's on mine with absolutely no problems. The 275's are almost 10 inches wide. so, you should be fine. BTW- the pic of my truck is outdated. I have since done the drop and put on a rollpan...

Kris

2002 Atlantic Blue R/T
Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v

kevster
Dodge Dakota
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6/06/2002
19:27:51

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5pnt9 Please update pics with that sweet new drop. we need pics, Thanx......

Wes K
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6/14/2002
01:26:06

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I got a 4/6 from and I dont have any problems with 17x8 rims

http://oamweb.com/hobbies/smokindakota

Jesse T.
Dodge Dakota
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6/18/2002
11:47:00

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SWEET! WesK, Man your truck looks real good.

MnMeLiTe
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6/18/2002
22:51:47

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I have a 4/6 drop as well. Westernchasis suspension. I had the 255/55/17 goodyear series tires and would only rub past 95 mph. So I swithced the tires to 255/45/17 Falkens and Its fine. No problems at all, rubbing that is.. Now that its a lower profile tire, my truck is even lower... And now I bottem out sometimes, and man it's a horrible sound to hear the bottem of your truck scrape. But anyway, I would go with the lower profile tire. :) Hope that helps..
L8er,
~mike
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EyeTrip
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