Dodge Dakota ForumDodge Dakota PhotosDodgeDakota.net Membership
  Forums   Forum Tools
23:40:10 - 12/19/2024

Off Road
FromMessage
tinkerbelle42
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
 Email

8/22/2003
16:12:46

Subject: tires now, lift later, info???
IP: Logged

Message:
2001 black dakota quad cab 4x4 sport, 4.7 manual special order, otherwise loaded w/heavy duty everything, skid plates, towing/etc.

Need new tires, want a lift, but can't do both, and I drive a LOT!

What size tires (16" rims) could I put on without damaging the truck AND would still look right if I can get the lift done later?



Kindig
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
 Email

8/22/2003
18:38:00

RE: tires now, lift later, info???
IP: Logged

Message:
I have 265-70-16 BFG A/T and I'm very happy with their looks and off road performance is second to none. I wanted 265-75-16 but a 2 inch lift was needed. My ground clearance is now 8.5,not great,but better than before. I do not plan on getting a lift kit. Over rated IMHO.

My last truck was a 91 Ramcharger with a 3 inch lift and running 33 BFG. I go off road once or twice a month and the only time the lift came in handy is during water crossings.
That's just my 2 cents.
Good Luck
Kindig

01 Dak cc 4x4 4.7



gps_jetskier
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
 Email

8/25/2003
12:44:31

RE: tires now, lift later, info???
IP: Logged

Message:
Bought 285 Goodyear ATS after I got the body lift and I couldn't keep them in balance. They say the 285's are hard to balance, but the 305's aren't. Go figure. Anyway...after 300 miles I took them back and had them take them off and put BFG's on it. They balanced awsome! However, they are louder on the road and they are the worst tire I've ever had for picking up rocks and throwing them. It's the last set I ever buy. just my $.02 boys.

GPS_JETSKIER
01QC, 3"Body Lift, 285 BFG AT's
IAT adjuster,Custom TB,HO Cams
No 3rd Cat, Powerslots/Hawk Pads
SS Nerfs, Line-X, Custom Safari Rack & light Bar



   P 1


Post a reply to this message:

Username Registration: Optional
All visitors are allowed to post messages


Name:
Email:
Notify me when I get a reply to my message:Yes  No

Icons:            

          

Subject:
Message:
 



Home | Forums | Members | Pictures | Contact Us

This site is in no way affiliated with Chrysler or any of its subsidiaries.