The Avon Tech ST tires and American Racing Dale Earnhardt Jr. Octane wheels were checked on the Coats spin balancer after transport. | 
Jim muscled the new wheel and tire combo onto the new Power Slot rotor and hub studs. Then, the provided lug nuts were torqued to 95 lbs. |
The Tire Rack supplied a Gorilla 1/2-inch drive lug hand wrench with a 3/4-inch socket and 1/4-inch Allen for mounting the American Racing Dale Earnhardt Jr. Octane wheels. | 
The DJM lowered Dakota took on a race-performance stance with the addition of the new spools and treads. |
Flashback to the way it was: The Dakota at stock ride height and factory wheels and tires. | 
Flashforward to the way it is now: This profile shot shows off the Dakota after receiving a DJM Suspension 3/4 drop, American Racing Dale Earnhardt Jr. Octane wheels, Avon Tech ST tires, and Power Slot cryo rotors, A1 Cardone calipers, and Posi Quiet pads |
From The Driver Seat
The combination of the Power Slot cryo rotors, A1 Cardone single-piston calipers, and Posi Quiet scorched disc bake pads contributed to a solid braking performance package. The 275/45R20 Avon Tech S/T tires and American Racing Dale Earnhardt Jr. Octane wheels deliver a performance look that we were going for. The wider Avon tread contact patch allows for better traction under acceleration, braking, and cornering. The Avon Tech S/T low profile creates a stiffer sidewall, which developes less sidewall flex, that helps eliminate heat buildup. The larger contact patch allowed for increased cornering speeds.
The Tire Rack purchase was easy and fast; besides, it's hard to beat having wheels and tires delivered to your door that are already mounted and balanced. Our overall impression of the upgraded front disc brakes, wheels and tires on all four corners is it will vastly improve the drivability, handling, and appearance of the Dodge Dakota. It's starting to look and feel pretty racy.