I have a really nice 92 Dakota that I purchased from my wife's uncle who owned it since new and kept it in the garage. I have all the stuff to swap to a 5 lug set up, axles and all, but I would like to know what size tire I can run and what offset wheel would be best. I have a pair of 245/60/15's on 8 inch rims with a 4.5 backspace on my rack and would like to get the same wheels with 265's or 275's for the rear. How about it?

Thanks, Rev Mopar

 

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Not really a bunch of help. It currently has 225/75/15's and they look very small. I am converting to five lug pattern and already have two wheels and tires tat I hope will work. They are 245/70/15 on 8 inch rims. If those fit, I would look for two larger ones for the rear. Like 265's

 

2 or 4 wheel drive?

 

It's a 2wd single cab, short bed.

 

General rule of them is: +1, or +2 inches on overall diameter, and rim size is generally doable. (and that is OVERALL, not 'each') But, there is a lot of variability there simply due to age, spring sag, etc. Have a look, see how much clearance you have in various directions, take it from there.

Also, keep in mind, larger tires will have your speedometer underestimating your speed.