I run 265/70/16 on my 02 Durango SXT. What other sizes do you guys run without any mods to suspension?

 

I've kept to the original size my '99 SLT came with - 31x10.5R15. This is more or less the same overall size as your tires but in inch measurements and on 15" wheels as opposed to your 16" ones.

 

I used to run 32x11.50x15 MT's on my truck with completely stock suspension. As stated, your 265/70/16's are equivalent in size to a 31x10.50x15. The only place it rubbed was on full-lock turns, but even that was only limited to the frame. Never hurt anything for the 30k miles I put on the tires.

 

I literally purchased Michelin LTX M/S2's about 6 hours ago, and I have been battling with suspension and crappy ride quality until I threw these tires on.

I went from 245/70/16 to a 265/70/16 and it was the best decision I ever made. I'm quite sure the better grade tire and the bigger size made the steering, ride quality, and stability much better, but $1,100 for the tires installed from Discount Tire was one of the worst pains my wallet has ever felt, and I just bought my first house...

 

The factory tire on my 98 is 235/75R15. I understand that this is one of the two factory tire sizes Dodge used on the Ds. The other one being 31x10.5-15. Can I safely run that size on my rim?

 

Yes these were the 2 sizes factory set from Dodge and yes you can run the 31" tires stock on the stock 15" rims just fine. This is what I did and my factory size is the same as yours.

 

Ok thanks. Any recommendations for good tires? I was looking at the Michelin LTX M/S2s but I have read of poor quality control recently. I don't know how much merit those reviews hold but they still weigh heavily with me. The original LTX M/S seem to have minimal control if they break free, that's not something I want either.

With respect to balancing, I think I will have dynabeads installed whenever I get new tires.

 

If you do go from the 235/75R15 to the 31x10.5R15, just be aware that the second size is slightly wider and bigger in diameter. Not a problem for fit, but do remember to reprogram the computer so your speedometer reads correctly.

I have the Michellin LTX M/S and think they are wonderful - yes they are expensive. The original Goodyears were junk and only lasted 40k miles. Next I had Toyo A/T which were very good and long lasting but these are basically truck tires and gave a hard ride. The Michellins have transformed the ride to being much more car-like. And over this last MN winter proved to be excellent in the ice and snow. I would recommend them.

The M/S2 were not available in 31x10.5R15 at that time. The other tire with good ratings on Tirerack were the General Grabber HTS but they were out of stock in my size.

 

I have 265/70r16 thinking about buying some 270/65r16s bf all-terrains anyone see a problem size wise

 

I cannot answer from personal experience, but if you means 275/65r16 the numbers work out to be almost the same size as the 265/70r16. But maybe someone who's actually done this can chime in ... or ask at your tire store.