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pixelenvy Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
10/13/2002 22:11:09
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Subject: Bigger tires vs. street performance... IP: Logged
Message: what kind of street performance gains/losses would I expect on upgrading to a 30-32 inch tire .. possibly a set of baja hp's? .. I'm a speed nut but need traction in the mountains for the winter. Speed is my main concern, will I take a big hit on acceleration?
thanks!
-mike
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Patrick ODay *GenIII*
10/13/2002 22:24:43
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Message: I have 32" tires now on my 2000 4x4 with a 4.7L. You will lose lots of torque. If you want speed performance don't do it.
A stock Dakota is great place to start
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DakSport92 Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
10/17/2002 21:18:10
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Message: Maybe.Ihave a 92 and if you have a gen II like me , your stock tire size is 235/75-15 , which is a 29" tire.My stock 5 spd. is geared pretty low(getting started in 2nd no problem)and a 30" inch tire wouldnt change things too much, an auto.tran. would probably be a different story.If traction is your concern , dont be concerned with the size of your tire, be concerned with th tread pattern. You want an aggressive pattern with alot of space between the tread blocks , particularly in the shouder area (where the tread meets the sidewall).If you are determined to run a bigger tire , and have some $ you can change your differential gears in the rear end (front end to if 4x4).god luck.
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dakdar darryl GenII
10/20/2002 16:27:19
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Message: I just went from a 26.5 inch tall tire to a 30 inch tall tire my acceleration suffered greatly but once your rolling its ok plus I believe that the engine is running at a lower RPM to maintain the same speed
FMS injectors, Autolites,clear corners,V8 TB , Pro Comp es9000,Airraid intake with 97 air hat, R/T Rims S-bolt mod, relocated IAT
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