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Galloway
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4/17/2003
19:45:55

Subject: Will 265/75 Tires fit
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I have a 2000 Dakota CC 4x4 Tire and Handling Package with 31/10.5/15 tires(15x8 rims). I now have 16x8 inch rims from from a 2002 Durango and I'm wanting to put 265/75/16 tires on my Truck. I was wondering if anyone else was running 265/75/16 tires on a 4x4 dakota - without a lift kit - an have they had any "rubbing" problems. I would like to hear any "first hand" experiences.



nitraking
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4/17/2003
23:26:49

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Yes, I have a 01 cc slt plus 4x4. Mine came with 16 inch rims, after the first week I got rid of those crappy Goodyears, and for two years I have been running LT 265/75/16 tires, pretty aggressive tread, no problems.



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4/18/2003
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nitraking, What brand of tires did you put on you Dak, if you don't mind me asking.



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4/18/2003
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Switched from the crappy goodyears to 265/75R16 Cooper Discover S/T
Fairly aggressive tread.

only rubbing I've noticed is at half turn in reverse. Going forward there is no rubbing.


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4/18/2003
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Will they fit on a 2x4? this is the size i was plannin on getting.



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4/18/2003
12:37:16

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On the other hand, I have 265/70-16 BFG's on my '02 and I get rubbing with those at full lock. I don't think the 265/75's would work.

Bill White
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1995 CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD

Steve Hubbard
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4/18/2003
15:08:32

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Ben -- they should fit a 4x2 with no trouble. There is plenty of clearance in the wheel well for this height and width.

I am about to put this size tire (w/ 15" rims) on my 2000 4.7 4x2.

Anyone know about recalibrating the spedometer? My current tires are the 255/65/15 that came stock. One dealer said I should come in and re-calibrate and another said not to worry about it.



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4/18/2003
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on a 2x4 I don't think they will fit, I put 265-70-17 mt on my dak before I put 3inches of height on it and they rubbed.



Steve Hubbard
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4/18/2003
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Interesting. The 17" rims makes those about 31.6" tall. The 265/75/15 is 30.5" so it might fit without lifting.

Where did they rub? Maybe I should look at 265/70/15.



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4/18/2003
19:02:39

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I put a set of 16's on my 2000 QC 4x4 along with some 265/70/16's. I actually put on a 265/75 just to see how it would fit. For my taste, I thought it was too close for comfort. For street driving it probably wouldn't be a problem. However, I didn't want to take a chance of fudging up the front tires or bumper while 4wheelin with the tweaking and torqueing that goes on

Here's the numbers on the two tires. The first set of numbers come from tirerack.com on the set of Michelin LTX M/S 265/70/16 that I have on my truck along with the same tire in the 75 series.
265/70SR16 10.8" (width of tire) 30.6"(Diameter)
265/75SR16 11.5" (width of tire) 31.7"(Diameter)

These numbers come from Miata.net
Spec Sidewall Rad Dia Cir
265/70 7.3in 15.3in 30.6in
265/75 7.8in 15.8in 31.6in




Steve Hubbard
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4/18/2003
21:08:34

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OK. So that makes some sense. If the 265/75/16 were too close for comfort, the 265/75/15 should work okay.

I think maybe I'll use 31x10.5x15 -- they're about a quarter inch shorter than 265/75. A little bit fatter too.

Thanks.



nitraking
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4/18/2003
23:04:55

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I think maybe torsion bar??? For two years I have been running LT 265/75/16 tires, while I don't rock crawl, climb waterfalls, mud bog etc. I do spend alot of time offroad. I have never had a problem with rubbing in 4wd or 2wd. But, guys on the off road board have threads about cranking the torsion bars 1/2 to 1 inch(lifted and non-lifted) to fit certain tire sizes



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4/19/2003
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I haven't cranked the torsion bars, and I get no rubbing at full lock. Only in reverse at half turn, when the edge of the tread is closest to the front bumper.
I'll try to break out my digital in the next day or so and get some close-up pics of the tires.

For now, take a look here:
http://www.dragonmnt.com/dragon.html



Corkster
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4/22/2003
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Just to let everyone know, I went ahead and got the 265/75/16 Dueler AT REVO's for my truck (2000 Dakota CC 4x4 Tire & Handline package) So far so good. NO RUBBING. Not much clearence between front tires and front bumper - But no rubbing - Even when going over large bumps or turning to the wheels to the max either way. Just thought I would share with the rest of the group.




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4/22/2003
20:21:05

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Cool, I'm sure your rig is looking good. Join up with a membership and post a pic of your Dak.



Anthony DOria
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9/02/2010
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I have a 1999 Dodge durango i originally had the 15 inch wheels with 31/10.5/15 on them, i just got a set of 16 inch rims off the 2002 model dfurango for free from a buddy , i also just got a set of 265/75/16 tires to go onm them will they fir my truck ?



daddio
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9/02/2010
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The 265/75/16 tires are 31.6 in diameter and practically the same width as the 15" tires you have now. You shouldn't have any problems if the backspacing and offset are the same between the 15" and 16" wheels. You can also upgrade to the bigger disc setup that they started using in '02 or '03.



harry
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9/07/2010
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I have 05 dakota Q.C. Laramie. It has from Mfg 265/60/17 with custom chrome rims from Dodge. I believ that the offset is correct they all will work.



Anthony Doria
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9/07/2010
21:24:51

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thank you all i got them put on and they seem to fit perfect with no adjustments, so anyone planning on it , so everyone knows i got 265/70/16 and upgraded to 16 inch durango rims, i own a 1999 dodge durango, trucks runing good mninor rubbing, truck is driving better then ever !



John Masselli
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9/01/2014
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I have 265/70/16 on my 2002 Durango but I want them
on my 2002 Dakota. Can anyone tell me if 265/70/16
would fit on my dakota without rubbing please???



Tessa Schaefe
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2/16/2016
11:23:31

RE: Will 265/75 R 16Tires fit
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I have a 2000 dodge durango sport 4 wheel drive it came with
265/75 R15 on it i was wondering if i can put 265/75 R16 on
instead??



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