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Smitty1000
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2002
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The 255/65/16's on my truck Are impossable to get, Unless U want the eagle LS's that came on the truck. Its a conspericy i tell U, LOL. Have any of u guys/gals w/the 16" rim used a lower profile tire, 50's?? how does it look on a stock hight truck? Just wondering, thanks
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Todd W
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11/19/2002
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I think your right there! And when you can get them, they cost two arms and a leg. 0_o
I wouldn't go lower profle on the 16" rims, would likely look funny and might mess up your speedometer. I decidede that when I need to replace all 4, I'm just going to go get some R/T rims, supposedly there are more tires for those.
"I think I hit my excitement threshold about ten minutes ago..."
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Smitty1000
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2002
01:29:38
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Yea I know about the speedo, been a mechanic for a few years,lol. About 7 mph off. I'm proubly just gonna put the LS's back on. Need 4. like I said its a conspericy!!lmao
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Steve
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2002
03:37:53
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hey man i'm in the same boat as you with the tires. I found a set of perilli scorpians at www.tirerack.com for like 85 bucks a peaic and the blow the Goodyears out of the water. I think i should be gettin them in the next few weeks. Either that or i'm going to lift my truck 2 or 3 inches and get the 235/70R15 or whatever the other stock tieres are.
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NJQCDak
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11/19/2002
09:59:21
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Very interesting question. I think all car manufacturers make deals with tires manufacturers to off load specialty sizes. I checked www.tirerack for compatible tires. Here is what I found:
1. Street/Sport Truck, Kumho Ecsta STX 255/65/16 HR $84 no reviews.
2. Highway all season, Good Year Fortera HL Edition 255/65/16 SR $129 reviews seem good.
3. Highway all season, Michelin LTX M/S 255/65/16 SR $120 reviews seem good
4. Highway all season, Michelin Cross Terrain SUV 255/65/16 HR $150 reviews seem great but expensive.
5. Highway all season, Pirelli Scorpian S/T 255/65/16 HR $119 reviews seem good.
6. Street/Sport Truck, Pirelli Scorpian Zero 275/60/16 VR $137 review seem ok but not that good in snow. This tire is just a bit smaller in diameter slightly affecting the speedo/odometer.
These have been the tires I was considering in a few years. I like to know my options. There were tire in the Goodyear Eagle LS performance. I believe all the tires I listed are better all round performing.
If you have a 4x4, you might consider a taller profile tire for extra height. I have a 4x2 so I would want stock or slightly less profile like the 275/60/16. I hope all this helps. Good luck.
'01 QC Sport, 3.9L V6, 5spd, 2wd, Volant Intake,
SS Gibson exhaust, MSD Wires, Accel Super Coil, NAPA Cap, Flometrics Billet 48mm TB , JBA Silver Ceramic Headers, Autolites 3923s, R/T front swaybar & Quickor rear swaybar, KYB Monomax shocks
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2slow2go
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2002
10:44:27
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I just replaced my stock tires 265/70/16, with some mud tires 265/75/16. The truck looks amazine the truck is higher, and I don't notice a power difference.
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Jim
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2002
16:56:58
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I have the same problem. I think I'm gonna go with 275\60\15's. They are the same hieght and about 3/4 of an inch wider.
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Smitty1000
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2002
23:59:10
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Well I ordered the Kumho Ecsta STX 255/65/16 from the tire rack. I know a few import guys (heavy weights not 16 y/o wantabe's that have a honda w/ an exaust) that use them and they say thay are great. So I'll check out the truck tire and let U guys know.
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pbxr
GenIII
11/22/2002
08:10:17
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I have recently purchased (from directtire.com, I think thats it) the Pirelli Scorpian S/T's in our size. A little pricey, but I love these damn tires. It makes my 2wd dak seem like a 4wd at times. I have yet to get stuck on my const. site for my house, which currently has a 8' decline in mud. Hell I can pull straight in, and back out with no problems, so far I highly reccomend them.
What do you think of the Zero's for the spring/summer. I've had my dak a little over a year, 76,000 miles, and I would like to have to sets, one for winter and one for summer what do ya think?
'01 Sport Auto 3.9, CC, 3923s, Intense Cold Intake, Dynomax SuperTurbo 17748, Wal-Mart special roll on bedliner, MOOG upper and lower ball joints
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NJQCDak
GenIII
11/22/2002
08:45:11
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pbxr,
76K That alot of miles. Switching tires is probably great if you have the dough and the luxury of time to change the tires. Although, you chnage all that by buying a different set of rims. Heh, heh. If the Scorpian S/T are that good, why bother? Lower profile? Bigger tire patch?
So you like the S/Ts. I was choosing between Michelins LTX/S or Scorpians S/T when I need tires. Thanks for your input.
Smitty1000, write back and tell us your thoughts on the Kumho tires when you get a chance.
'01 QC Sport, 3.9L V6, 5spd, 2wd, Volant Intake,
SS Gibson exhaust, MSD Wires, Accel Super Coil, NAPA Cap, Flometrics Billet 48mm TB , JBA Silver Ceramic Headers, Autolites 3923s, R/T front swaybar & Quickor rear swaybar, KYB Monomax shocks
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Smitty1000
Dodge Dakota
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11/22/2002
08:54:39
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Yea I'll let U guys/gals know. Directional truck tires, U got to love it.
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Gooberlog
Dodge Dakota
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11/22/2002
12:32:18
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I have (4) Goodyear RSA's 245/50/ZR16's on my truck(Came off of stock 2002 Camaro Z28) and i think that they look pretty good, but my truck is lowered 3 & 5 Inches. They handle good as my buddies' camaro does with suspension work now that my truck is lower. I bought them from him with like 2000 miles on them for $300. Goodluck finding your tires and PS i think that these tires would look really goofy if my truck was stock height.
Gooberlog
'01 CC sport 3.9 auto
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Troy
Dodge Dakota
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11/22/2002
14:08:52
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What I would like to know is should I invest the 200 for a Black Magic 150 which is around 200 bucks? Or should I just get a 100 dollar fan by perma cool and a 40 dollar electric thermostat? I believe the black magic already has a thermostat on the actual shround, IM not sure. Any opinions would be appreciated.
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Smitty1000
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8/08/2003
03:24:38
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I know this is an old thred but I told you guys/gals i'd give you a update on the Kumho Ecsta STX 255/65/16 HR . I've got 15,000 miles on them now. I love these tires! Drastic improvement on handling and traction. Wet traction is the most noticable. I highly recommend them.
Smitty
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