Hi. I just purchased a 2004 Dakota SXT 4x4.

The truck has P265/70R16s but the sticker in the door shows P245/70R16. The tires are really bald and so I want to get new ones (I'm planning to get BFG KOs)

I know both tire sizes were available stock, but I don't know if someone just upgraded the tires on their own. Any way to tell?

Also, are the wheels for both tire sizes the same (the sticker says 16x7.0).

As a side note, I checked the speedometer against a GPS and the speedometer shows 0-2 MPH slower than the GPS. This may be the standard amount the speedometer is off or maybe the speedometer wasn't re-calibrated for the bigger tires?

I know the dealer can flash the computer to match either tire size.

I will be mainly driving the truck on the road, but will need to drive it on the dirt to collect wood.

 

If the door says 245, it left the factory with 245s.

You can put those back on if you want. The 2mph might be from the different sized tires. All 4 rims are the same size.

 

^ That

 

The door tag on mine says 215/75R15 but I still had 2 factory 235/75R15 tires up until last week. The reason I know that is because my grandfather bought the truck practically new and only replaced 2 tires. My build sheet also says 235/75R15.

 

My build sheet and current tire size match. P265/70R16. Yet, my GPS says the speedo is off by about 2 MPH (speedo reads slower than actual).

Personally, buy the tire that gives you the look you want. For me, fill the wheel well with an off-road look. Small tires look odd to me; whether your look is street or off-road.

Enjoy your ride!

 

I agree, fill it to look good. Except for racing...then I want the shortest effer I can fit

 

Thanks for the replies.

OK, good to know the wheels are the same size for both tire sizes - thanks.

It sounds like my speedo is similar to Robbadodge as the tires are the same size (though thy are really bald) and my speedo is off (slow) by around 2 MPH. With new rubber on there it will probably be a little slower still…

In my Jeep I have oversized tires and gears and I bought something to update the speedo so it’s dead on. On my car the speedo always seems to read faster than what I’m actually driving (according to the GPS), even though the tires are stock.

Anyway, the 265s certainly look better, and the 245s are cheaper and may give me a little better MPG…

 

Really your preference.

 

I don't believe you purchased a Dakota while considering gas mileage. Sure, you want to drive smart, but you purchased it to be a truck knowing you'd only get up to 18 highway and 10-12 city.

As stated, it's up to you. Put on what you'll be happy with. Go to the tire place, have them roll one tire size to the front, and the other tire size to the rear, compare them, switch them back and forth. Buy what you like because you'll be stuck with a bad decision for 50K miles.

OR, you'll be happy for 50K miles.

Good luck!

 

Yeah, sure didn't buy it for the gas mileage, but it's one (small) thing in the equation.

I did get the correct build sheet from Chrysler today, and guess what, it says it came stock with:
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires P265/70R16 OWL All Terrain Tires
WD1P 16X8.0 Cast Aluminum Wheels

I went out and measured the wheels and they do appear to be 8" wide.

So I guess I got a bad sticker too, and some factory wheels can be different?

Anyway, that settles it as I'll be getting the 265s, which do look nicer and may help keep me from getting stuck some day.

Thanks for all the help and feedback.