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Old 10-22-2013, 08:10 PM
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Have a 04 dodge dakota 2wd 16x8 wheels. I'm looking into getting aftermarket wheels but I don't even know where to start looking. I don't want to put new tires on so I don't want to dramatically change the size. Any websites or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!
 
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Well I had the stock OEM steal rims 15X6 with 235 75R 15 tires and put a set of stock OEM aluminum ones 15X8 on and it was fine tires had no problems and they were half worn tires.
 
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You have to get wheel spacers/adaptors to make aftermarkets fit and it's not cheap. I'd definitely recommend staying at 16" and staying with OEM wheels. I have 20" Forte F15 Miami Black's with brand new 275/45R20 tires on my '04 Dakota with the spacers/adaptors on. The wheels look awesome but it's a jumpy rough ride, gas mileage is worse, wheels rub on turns and you seriously have to pray when braking short in the rain because your going to lock up quick....But if you like peeling out all the time and your an adrenaline junky for hydroplaning in a RWD truck, then go for it!
 
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Originally Posted by patmac42192
Have a 04 dodge dakota 2wd 16x8 wheels. I'm looking into getting aftermarket wheels but I don't even know where to start looking. I don't want to put new tires on so I don't want to dramatically change the size. Any websites or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!

Online, you can't beat Tirerack.

You don't tell where you live, if I were looking for new wheels, I guess I'd start at Discount Tires locally. In some western locales, Les Schwab (tho I think I'd never actually buy from Les Schwab, a terrible company.)

I got tires and wheels for a Ford 1 ton van at Discount. $1100 for 4 nice alloy wheels and new BFG commercial tires, mounting/balancing & all the hardware included. Looked great and really improved the ride and handling. I've always been more than satisfied with Discount Tires.
 



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