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andrew
Unregistered
3/15/2001
23:50:39
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 Subject: Stuck with P235's
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I just got back from the truck shop and the told me I could pay almost $4,000 for a suspension lift or less for a body lift. I don't want to do either one so I guess I am stuck with the P235's I got now. I plan on stepping up to a good A/T tire like a set of BF-Goodrich A/T's. My question is what disadvantages do I have with a smaller tire besides the loss in ground clearance? Will the A/T's I mentiond perform o.k. for light to medium offroading(i.e. hill climbing, shallow mudding,etc.)?
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Bigdakota
Unregistered
3/24/2001
15:52:14
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I have a '87 4x4 dakota. 3.9l V-6 with 15" rims
wrapped with BFG A/T-31x 10.50. I love the looks of the tires, but they turned my truck into a "BEASTIE GAS HOGG" I spend 30-45 dollars a week on gas just driving to school and work. They did rub a little when I turn up on hills, but I fixed that with a little chopping off of the inside corner of the fender. Also cut some off the black trim underneath the bumper. Other than that, With these Tires I have only had to use 4 wheel drive ONCE! But I don't go in 3ft of mud either.
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bill k
GenII
3/25/2001
12:06:17
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i have 31.10.50,15,s on a 96 dakota 4x4 5 speed with the 3.9 v6 and 3.55 ratio. my gas millage did not suffer that much it got a bit better on long trips; they don,t rub exept on the inside frame when i turn tight.the tires are cooper discovery all terrain,make a bit of noise at 65 mph,no lift
easy rider on 31,s
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andrew
Unregistered
3/25/2001
12:10:30
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How much taller/wider are 31x10.5's than P235's.
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Nick
*GenIII*
3/25/2001
15:14:41
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Suspension lifts are less then 2,000 bucks.
What year is it? 4 wheel or 2?
1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2-V-8
Duel Exhaust, Growler Mufflers
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jay
Unregistered
3/25/2001
16:08:48
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I have BFG AT OK 30X9.5x15's on my cherokee and
love them. They are a little bit louder than the
Mitchelens ATs but have a ton of traction!
Future Dakota owner
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Russ
GenIII
3/25/2001
22:00:34
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Andrew-P235/75R15 = 28.5" TALL/DIAMETER
31X10.5R15 = 30.5" TALL/DIAMETER
Your truck would sit about 1" higher
It would rev about 150 rpm less at 55mph
2000 CC SLT 4X4 4.7 L-SLIP AUTO 3.55
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Hawkeye
DakotaEnthusiast
3/26/2001
08:50:52
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My buddy and I both have 2000 quad 4x4's and we run 32x11.50's on the stock rims. I have BFG AT's and he has Dunlop AT's. Both are great and have no rubbing anywhere, even at full flex on the suspension.
2000 Quad 4x4
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andrew
Unregistered
3/26/2001
10:28:02
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Do the newer body style Dakotas have more ground/tire clearance from the factory than the older style Dakotas(93)?
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