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Old 02-20-2012, 05:00 PM   #1
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I need new tires

Anyone got a idea on what kind and cost would be good for a Dodge Dakota towing a Jaco J Feather lite 29N
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Old 02-20-2012, 06:06 PM   #2
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What size tires do you plan to replace? Will you be replacing with the same size or doing an upgrade? More info needed before good advice can be given- Don
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Old 02-20-2012, 07:22 PM   #3
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IMO an "LT" rated TV tire (in lieu of a "P" rated) is preferred under most towing conditions. It should be noted that up-grading the OEM tire size, and/or rating doesn't increase a TV's towing capacity.., but it can enhance TV handling characteristics in many cases.

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Old 02-20-2012, 07:31 PM   #4
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I haven't made any decision on that yet.
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I like Cooper tires and they are my current choice. I have Kelly tires on my truck I have had p-metric tires on my truck since I bought it in 99 the only problem I have had was what is called a stone bruise, and I feel that happened when the tire came off at 60mph with our 230SL back in 98, but that's a whole 'nother story.
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toyo open country very good tires in my opinion also i put em on my 08f350 i liked em my 2012 f350 has michelins on it tires have good traction but the stones they pu is something else i mean its something like ive never seen i hope to burn em off a bit before i pull my new trailer with the truck or im scared to see the result... wont ever buy a set of those for replacements
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Go here compare tires MAKE SURE THEY ARE LT's NOTP rated...
http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp?s_...|e|6698781733&
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As stated before, use LT tires in load range D or E. If your Dakota has a small engine you could probably go down one size for a better over all gear ratio for towing. Like going from 235 to 225.
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I have a Chevy 2500 Duramax that I towed a 17,000 pound fifth-wheel all over creation and back. I've burned through some tires. Best I have found for towing in my situation are the Micheline LT2 in load range E. I get them at Costco and they usually have some sort of discount when buying four tires together.
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Anyone got a idea on what kind and cost would be good for a Dodge Dakota towing a Jaco J Feather lite 29N
What year Dakota? And do you happen to know the current tire size on your truck?
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