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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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want to change the newer 16" aluminum rims but want to keep the same outside tire diameter as what my dakota curently has 31x 10.5 r15...anyone know what tire size would keep me the same diameter but on 16" rims?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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245/75s are close, along with a few others.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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thanks, which way do they lean more towards slightly larger or smaller? don't want to affect my gearing too much
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:58 PM
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31 10.50 16s would work. 265/70R16 and 265/75R16 are basically 31x10.50s also. Thats what my dad has on his 02 Dakota.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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Here's a conversion calculator you could use as well:

http://www.extremeterrain.com/wrangl...alculator.html
 
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