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Glen
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4/03/2001
02:37:33
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Hey, does anyone know the largest tire size i can put on a stock 2001 4x4? I read someplace that 32 x 11.5 (12.5 would be cool) or some size like that will fit with out problem. I was just wondering if you guys new for sure. I want to go larger, but i dont really want to use a body lift, and a lift kit is just to far out of my budget right now. Thanks :)
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
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Jonas Janek
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4/03/2001
11:48:38
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I put 255/60/17 on mine, you can use the DML wheel calculator to find the exact measurement for those they fit perfectly
Jonas
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Glen
DakotaEnthusiast
4/03/2001
12:02:06
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Oh, i forgot to mention, it came stock with 265/70 R16. The whole tire conversion is a little confusing to me. I use DMLs calculator, but i dont quite understand how it mathimatically works. Anyways, i guess with my package, i have the 16x8 rims. I cant afford new rims yet, how do i find how big of a tire (width) will fit on it? Arg, im just a newbie at this. :(
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
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MikeC
GenIII
4/03/2001
13:02:42
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You've got the same truck as me and from what I can see, the front wheel wells don't have room for much more than those 265/70R16's without a lift. (Assuming you want NO rub at ALL). Of course there are no lifts out yet for the 2000-2001's. I think what we have for tires are about equal to 31's at most. I can't wait for something to come out fo our models.
Mike C
2001 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 3.55 Silver
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Glen
DakotaEnthusiast
4/03/2001
13:13:05
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Yeah, i just want a small 3" lift. Damn me for buying a brand new pickup.
Oh yeah, i noticed Bernd has a 2" body lift on his. What does the body lift gain (besides 2" :P)? His truck looks really good. I guess i just never looked into what good a body lift was. I always thought suspension was the only way to go.
oh yeah, how much wider can i go? i take it not much but it'd be nice to be 1" or so wider, give me that beefy look. the 265/70 R16 = 30.61x10.43
using DML calculater, i came up with 290/65 R16 = 30.84x11.42 I think that would be a good size, but i'd probably never find those. and i'd probably still rub. Oh well... i'll just keep dreaming of the new K&N, Flometrics TB, JBA headers and anything else that has yet to come out for my baby. :)
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
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MikeC
GenIII
4/03/2001
16:25:03
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Yeah, it's always what you didn't ask that gets you in the end. My hopes are hangin on Rancho. TC said a definite NO on any lifts, but Rancho said they had one in development/testing. You think that the money they could make from us new Dak buyers would motivate them a little more to get something to market. It's understandable of course if it is just plain difficult from an engineer's standpoint but sheesh! Get a move-on guys. Guess it goes back to the ol' saying: "Assumption is the mother of all f***-ups."
Mike C
2001 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 3.55 Silver
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Nextgen
GenIII
4/04/2001
03:15:32
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You will be able to handle anything that equals 31X10.50 without a problem, that is what my truck came with stock. You could go to a 32X11.50 without any problems either....ask the place to test fit a set for you just to see if they rub or not. Hope that helps a little....
Tony
2000 4.7L 4X4 SLT Plus
Z-Tube w/ 9" Filter, Custom Exhuast, Jet II
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Hawkeye
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4/04/2001
08:35:49
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I've got 32x11.50x15's on my 2000 quad cab 4x4. no lift no problem. As for 16 in. rims, you could probably go with 265x75x16's. Same width as your stock ones just a little taller. I'm not sure if 285x75x16's will fit or not. I know they will fit on your rims just not sure abut the clearance. As was said by others, have your tire shop test fit one on the front, set the truck down and turn the wheel all the way in both directions to see if it rubs. Make sure there is enough room for suspension travel too.
2000 Quad 4x4
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Patrick ODay
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4/05/2001
01:53:57
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Which tires did you go with and how well do they perform?
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Glen
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4/05/2001
10:58:12
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Oh, i havent purchased the tires yet. The goal (because of my budget) was to get a taller and wider tire for my stock rims. I read in the Offroad forum that some people had 32x11.5s on the stocks with no lift and no rubbing. After i save up a little more cash, im going to run to a local shop and test fit them, make sure i dont get any rub. I'll keep you guys posted. Damn i love this forum. And Bernd, you are my Dakota god. :) Oooohhhh, my gibson cat back system will be here on friday!! i cant wait to get some sound under my truck. :)
PS, does anyone have any good recomendations for tire brand/model? Like i said, im new at this, i come from a ricer world. One thing is for sure, i like my dak more than my ricer! HAHAHAHA!
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
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Newday9_9
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4/05/2001
15:12:12
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I was interested in getting 32X11.5R15's for my truck as well. Would I have to change my gears in the axle as well? Additionally, how bad would this affect my spedometer, and is there something that can be done to correct the error?
'00, CC, Sport, 4.7, Manual, 3.55, 4x4
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hojo
GenI
4/05/2001
15:42:42
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My 01 Clubcab 4X4 came with 32" tires with the tire and handeling group pkge.
Steve
2001 Patriot Blue 4x4 ClubCab
SLT Plus, 4.7, Heavy duty pk
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Greeno
Dodge Dakota
12/01/2001
19:14:15
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Yeah, I was wondering too if you go up one size from stock to the 32X11.5X15 how much would it effect the speedometer??
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Greeno
Dodge Dakota
12/01/2001
19:14:36
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Yeah, I was wondering too if you go up one size from stock to the 32X11.5X15 how much would it effect the speedometer??
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JT
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2003
00:43:13
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I've been running 265/75/16's on my 2003 QC, no lift. There has been no problem with any rubbing. These tires are about 2 1/2 inches taller than the 245/70/16's that came on my rig and now it's looking more like a 4x4. I don't think the 285's will not fit. There's a 7.78% difference in the diameter (with the two size jump). Therefore after the change a reading of 51 on your speedometer would really be 55. A one tire size increase equates to roughly 2 mph, or if you go with a bigger tire 53 mph on your gauge will mean you're doing 55.
I'm lovin the look of the 265/75/16's and it's a very common tire size (Chevy puts this tire on much of their stock equip.) That means the price is lower and you can find them in a small town.
Also, I think they'll fill the wheel wells once I get my lift.
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JT
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2003
00:54:05
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Oh yea, one other thing. I found a very cool tire conversion program on the web at:
sgmotorsports.com/tiresize.htm
Plug in any size and...........viola, instant conversion with speedometer conversion.
JT
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franlofter
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2003
00:55:38
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I have 265/70/16s on my 01 DAK and its a 2 wheel drive and still could go bigger.
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franlofter
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2003
01:06:56
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I went in garage and measured how much clearance I had left and I have 3" side to side on fender and 4" from top of tire to fender, My truck seems high for a 2 wheel? If I have that much left 32" should fit on 4X4 easy.
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McyMike
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2003
08:16:36
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The 285/75/16 will rub at the front of the fender. Don't think you can crank the torsion bar up enough to clear. As posted earlier, the 265/75/16 fit good.
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JWPl
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2003
00:47:05
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Just put 265/75/R16 Birdgestone Dueler a/t REVO's on my 01 sport+ 4X4, havent got to test them out just yet, but they look much better than the stock "good4ayear"s. I will see if/how bad they rub this weekend.
01 4x4 sport+, 4.7 5 speed, ex cab Blk, Leer XL cap, lots of tricks.
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