I recently bought a 2002 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Clubcab, and it needs tires.?

Question

The plate inside the door gives the size as 235/75/R15. The tires on the truck are 245/70/R16, and the spare is 265/70R16. I understand that there is an optional upgrade on this model to 16 inch wheels. If that is the case for this truck, wouldn't it be indicated on the door plate? Or did someone just stick some 16 inch rims on this thing?

Answer 1

I WOULD GO TO A DEALER TO FIND OUT THE PACKAGE THE TRUCK WAS SET UP WITH FIRST .USUALLY THE TIRE SIZE BETWEEN 15 AND 16 WONT MATTER[ AS LONG AS THE DIAMETER OF THE TIRE STAYS THE SAME ].THE 15 INCH RIMMED TIRE WOULD HAVE A TALLER PROFILE LOOK DUE TO A SMALLER RIM FIT.WHERE AS A 16 INCH RIMMED TIRE WOULD HAVE A LOWER PROFILE DUE TO THE LARGER RIM FIT (BUT THE TWO TIRES CAN BE THE SAME HEIGHT MAKING NO DIFFERENCE TO THE SPEEDOMETER )
I HAVE FRIENDS THAT HAVE DODGE TRUCKS AND THEY SWAP TIRES BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN 16 INCHERS AND 17 INCHERS IT DOES NOT EFFECT THE SPEEDOMETER AS LONG AS THE TIRES YOU GO UP TO ARE NOT LARGER IN DIAMETER THAN ORIGINAL SPECK .
NOW IF YOU TOOK A TRUCK WITH 15INCH WHEELS STOCK SIZE TIRES AND WENT TO 16 INCH WHEELS AND LARGER DIAMETER TIRES THAN THE ORIGINALS YOUR SPEEDO WOULD BE OFF .BECAUSE AT THAT POINT YOU HAVE WENT BEYOND THE SPEC'S OF THE TRUCK (HENCE THE REASON TO CHECK WITH THE DEALER FOR SURE ) GOOD LUCK TO YOU

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I recently bought a 2002 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Clubcab, and it needs tires.?
The plate inside the door gives the size as 235/75/R15. The tires on the truck are 245/70/R16, and the spare is 265/70R16. I understand that there is an optional upgrade on this model to 16 inch wheels. If that is the case for this truck, wouldn't it be indicated on the door plate? Or did...

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2002 Dodge Dakota 4x4

Answer 4

Somebody might have. Maybe even the dealer did it as a 'perk' to the buyer, on a truck that wasn't originally equipped with them. Either way, it looks like you'll be buying 16" tires, preferably 235*70, 245*65, 235*70 or something else giving you 163.6mm of sidewall, otherwise your speedometer/odometer will be wrong, and your fuel economy may suffer (or benefit).

Answer 5

if the tires on the truck now work well, but are wearing out and need replacing, may I suggest getting the new tires with the same dimentions.
Another thing you can do is ask a mechanic or tire person that you trust, and see what they think.
depending on the clearences on the trusk, 16 inch tires may clear and not be a problem. the dimensions on the door plate, are what the vehicle maker, recomends for good fuel milage, and soeedometer accuracy

Answer 6

I think 16 inch is standard on the 4x4 and 15 inch for the 2 wheel drive models. Can't say about the door plate though..

Answer 7

I have 2002 dakota with origanal tires and wheels.They are 16 inch your door plate is wrong.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

BFG ATs good all around tire low road noise very durable. Dont waste money on those general ATs those are the worst tires I've every used. That was my attempt to save a penny bad idea they suk.

Answer 10

Just put the size you like back on whether its the 245/70/16 or 265/70/16 it's up to you.