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Kevin
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2/06/2004
22:22:20

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OK fellas, I've searched the message boards and found no consistencies whatsoever, so here it goes again...

I have a 2001 4x4 Dak and want to put the largest tire/rim combo on it possible without rubbing fender or tire. I want to put 15 inch rims on it, but I don't know how wide they can be and I don't know how big a tire can fit without rubbing.

I'm looking to get the gnarliest look without lifting the truck.

Does anyone know of a nice looking tire/rim combination? I'm going for the Mickey Thompson simulated beadlock rims cause I think they look great, but exactly what size I can fit is beyond me.

Thanks in advance guys,

Kevin




Kota23
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2/06/2004
23:01:14

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Hey Kevin-

Sounds like a great setup your going for with MT rims...did you see the new ones? The beadlock ones with a colored band on the outer inner portion of the rim? The band can be any color you pick. Saw it on a red dodge with the red colored bands on the rim...looks awesome! Mickey Thompson's are a good pick with some BF Goodrich's :)



Kevin
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2/06/2004
23:13:06

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Sweet. Yeah I really liked those M/T simulated beadlock rims. As soon as I saw them, I knew I had to have them. I'm just trying to fit the largest tire/rim combo without tweaking the damn already-flakey suspension on this thing.

I'm going to replace the balljoints, put new rotors on, and replace the tires/rims all at once and was just wondering if anyone knew the max size tire that would fit on a 15 inch rim without messing with body or suspension lifts.



Kota23
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2/07/2004
14:11:44

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Sorry, don't know the max tire size. I'm sure someone will post it soon. 33's are a good bigger size. They require no modifying. Going into 33's this summer.



martin white
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2/07/2004
22:06:16

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I'm curious too-just bought a 2000 quad cab and would like the biggest tire I can get without any modifications. I've got 15 inch rims too.



slimy
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2/08/2004
19:06:33

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how do you like your 2000 quad cab martain white? Thinking of getting one.



deaver
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2/08/2004
19:42:28

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I have 16'rims and 265 x 75R that came factory with my truck and they sometimes rub



martin
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2/09/2004
18:36:08

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I like everything but the mileage-14.5--my wife drives a 2000 extended cab and she gets 16.5 and mines a little doggy compared to hers-can't believe there's that much difference between them. Overall-it's a keeper. Martin



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2/09/2004
18:52:48

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searching tires on this site is hard due to the many threads!
i remember this one!
good old hakeye!
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/off/469.html

98 club cab sport 5.2 4x4
busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest

slimy
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2/09/2004
19:30:21

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Martan
What do you have in it for an engin? 4.7? what does she have in hers that makes hers better?



OR Dak
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2/10/2004
11:35:21

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"I have 16'rims and 265 x 75R that came factory with my truck and they sometimes rub"

Factory on the 16" rims should 265/70's, not 265/75's. I've got 265/75's (upgraded from the 70) and the only time they rub on mine is if the front end dives quite a bit. Otherwise they're great. No rubbing when turning, although they look like they should.



WIDAK2000
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2/10/2004
12:29:26

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I recently put a set of Goodyear Wrangler MTR on my 2000 ex. cab. I was ablet o fit 32"x11.5" without trimming the plastic in the wheel wells. The tires look just awesome and are actually not very loud.



265
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2/10/2004
19:03:03

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OR DAK, deaver,
Those weren't 265/70's or 75's. I just looked at my 2002SLT and it reads 265/65/16. I bought the truck new and they are the original tires.



martin
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2/10/2004
20:32:13

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4.7 in both-3.55 gears in the extended-can't find out what my quad has for gear ratio nothing in the glovebox and the original window sticker doesn't have it listed either. Martin



DrDakota
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2/11/2004
10:45:07

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I also have a 2001. Without a 3" body lift you can go to 33"s with some minor fender cutting. I suggest the 3" lift, then the 33" will fit no problem. I did a 1" block in the back, and a 1.6" torsion bar lift (cranking on the T bars) and I can put in 35"s! But the gearing goes all to heck. With the stock gearing I would suggest only a 33"(x 12.5", on the stock 16" rims).



Kevin
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2/11/2004
18:58:56

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Roger that fellas. I'll probably go with 31" tires to help reduce the risk of rubbing. I really wanted Mickey Thompson Classic Beadlock rims, but they don't have the bolt pattern for the Dakota...in fact few manufacturers make aftermarket rims with the 6 x 4.5 bolt pattern. Looks like I'm stuck with 589's. They look good, but I had my heart set on the simulated beadlocks so they would match my racing quad. Oh well, live and learn.

Thanks everyone,

Kevin



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9/08/2013
15:23:43

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I just currently bought an 04 dodge Dakota . I am recently putting a 3' suspension lift in it I want to run 33s on tthis truck when lifted can any one tell me what size rim and tire I can run max on a 3 inch suspension lift and bolt pattern I know its a 6 but is it a 4.5 or a 5.5 thanks appericated



Adam
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4/03/2014
00:17:24

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I have a 2007 dodge Dakota SLT extended with 16inch rims.
Does anyone know a good tire size to put on currently I have
245x70 on I would like 265x75 on any thoughts?



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