[AT] OT Tires

[rlgoss at insightbb.com]

It isn't the same, Rob.  The 2005 and later is a much different vehicle from the 2001. And a truck that is set up for towing is totally different from a minivan with a camper behind it.  I agree with you, that 2001 Dakota isn't a towing vehicle.

Larry


----- Original Message -----
From: Rob Wilson <rowilson at wildblue.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 21:40
Subject: Re: [AT] OT  Tires
To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group' <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>

> I've got a 2001 Quad Cab Dakota with a 4.7 in it and there's no 
> way I would
> ever try and haul a couple tractors with it. The cops around 
> here would have
> you pulled over ASAP. I use the dually to tow loads like that. 
> Check out
> this story if you still think it's safe to haul with the Dakota.
> http://rvtowingtips.com/story.htm Not trying to flame just 
> trying to be
> realistic. 
> Rob 
> 
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> 
> This is not exactly your mother's Dakota -- 4.7 liter V-8, Quad 
> cab, 4X4,
> 5-speed automatic, factory towing rated at 7000 #.  I'm 
> towing a 6X14 dual
> axle trailer with digital brakes rated at 5000 #.  It 
> handles two tractors
> with no problem.  It typically gets around 19.5 mpg on the 
> road.  When it
> needs tires, I'll be lucky to do it for less than $600.
> 
> My SIL decided to "see what it would do" just after I filled up 
> the tank.  I
> was busy resetting the electronics in it when he punched the 
> throttle.  The
> mpg readout went down to 4.6!
> 
> Larry
> 
> 
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