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Old 08-28-2009, 10:44 PM
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I have recently come across some 17x9 r/t rims. I have 96 Dakota 2wd. I was wondering what size tire I would have to run with these rims without scrubbage. I dont wanna go to low pro. Thanks
 
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Low profile will probably be your only choice. Use a tire calculator to figure out what size you want. http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
 
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Nice find too. I was looking for a set of those rims for a while before I decided to swap axles.
 
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i run 255/45/17s. why run 17s and not want to go low pro?
 
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I dont mind goin low pro. Just not to low. I was thinkin no less than 55 or 50 series.
 
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i would run a "meaty" looking tire vs a low profile one
 
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Hey Bad96_3.9 how'd you get the front center caps on your truck? The dust shield prevents mine from snapping on.
 
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A small hint is like you said once just hammer it down. Or get the dust covers that go over the spindle housing. Like these ones. I bought some from napa. http://drydockboat.com/Products/Boat...ector-Bra.aspx

 
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Originally Posted by yotaco_22
Hey Bad96_3.9 how'd you get the front center caps on your truck? The dust shield prevents mine from snapping on.

You have to cut the tip of the spindle and shorten the dust cap.
 
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