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david beatty
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2/27/2001
22:18:40

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i have been interested in putting larger tires on my '98 dodge dakota...it is a 2wd regular cab. it has not been lowered or raised. right now i have the stock 15X8 rims on there. i plan on purchasing 16X8's when i buy tires. i was wondering what the largest size tire is that would fit on my truck??????



Grant
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2/27/2001
23:19:16

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I think you're mixing wheel and tire sizes.
You could go with bigger wheels - say 18x8 in front and 18x10 in back, but you'd have to make sure on the backspacing.

At stock ride height, you could easily fit 31x10-16 tires, which are 31 inches high, 10 inches wide and fit a 16 inch wheel.

Check the Bridgestone web site for alot more info in this.

Also, don't forget the goofy 6x4.5 bolt pattern limits your options in aftermarket wheels.



Bernd
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2/28/2001
01:12:20

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The biggest tire that you can fit on a Gen-III Dakota (2WD) is a 30" tire. 31" will require some sort of Body lift and a 32" tire will require suspension + body lift for proper clearance. I went from a 28", 30", 31" and then 32".

Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
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Brian
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2/28/2001
10:13:04

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Bernd,If I put 30"s on my 2001 2wd when I load down the rear with stuff will they rub?



Brian
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2/28/2001
10:14:27

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Bernd,If I put 30"s on my 2001 2wd when I load down the rear with stuff will they rub?



Brian
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2/28/2001
10:15:55

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Bernd, If I put 30's on my 2001 2wd and load the bed down with stuff will I have any rubbing?



Brian
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2/28/2001
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Bernd, If I put 30's on my 2001 2wd and load the bed down with stuff will I have any rubbing?



jay
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7/14/2001
12:16:49

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I own a 99 Dakota sport with the optinal 15x8 rims.I just installed R/T fender flares. I need to know what's the widest tire I can replace my 255x65x15 to give me a wider stance? My truck has the stock height, but I am planning on lowering it 2"in front and 3"out back. If anyone knows please get back to me.



kraw
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7/15/2001
01:17:22

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295x50x15 is popular, but 275x60 is prob more realistic. I had 255/60 on my 15x8's.

I have some pics of them on my page if you want to see


krawdaddy.net



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