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it depends on the the weather conditions/driving conditions i usually run about 37 or so in all 4 in the summer and dry winter conditions, when it snows that number goes down to around 30 (less psi = larger contact patch = better traction) but i carry a tire gauge in the truck and let it out when the snow starts falling,
 
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If you have 392 gearing then it came with 31's and if you had 350 gearing then it came with P 235's. One way is to look at the spare tire.
 
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oo ok thanks. ill take a look tomorrow!!! i hope i can fit 265/75/r16 on the rims with no rubbing. i have goodyear forteras 265/70/r16 currently. what do you guys think about the bfgoodrich mud terrains km2?
 
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BFG M/T's are great as well as BFG A/T KO's
 
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I have a question: I am looking to get new wheels for my Dodge Durango. For comparison, I was wondering if anyone knows the bolt pattern and offset on the stock 16" wheels on the 2001.
 
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i believe they are 6 x 4.5 bolt pattern, not sure on the offset tho
 
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would this work if i want to paint my wheels black?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SHW-HWP104/
 

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yes, but painting polished aluminum is not easy, the prep at least
 
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Mm I see. How would I prep it before painting? Any idea? could I just sand down the wheels?
 
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All you need to do is sand them with 400-600 grit sandpaper then paint them. If you want to you could prime them, but it shouldn`t be necessary unless they are beat up. Also you can use a "single stage" paint that requires no clear and is very durable if you wish to skip the whole base/clear option. If you do it this way all you need to do is scuff and spray. If they have some dirt specks then you may have to sand those out with some 1000-1500 wet/dry paper and buff.

If you really want to base/clear them , that`s no big deal either. Basically the same procedure... sand untill they are dull , clean them REALLY good with some wax and grease remover , and spray a few medium coats of color , let dry then a coat or two of clear.
You don`t need to sand between every coat of paint
That would only be needed if you have a problem.
 


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