Hi Guys,.

My name is Dan and I'm new to the forum and to the 4X4 world. I just bought a 2005 Dokota about 4 months ago.

When I bought the truck the tires on it were brand new, there Goodyear Wrangler SR/A's 245/70 R16. About a week ago I was on the highway when some lady decided she was going to do a lane change with me right beside her so I had to hit the brakes. Now I have 2 front tires that are no good.

My quetion is, can I go with a different type of tires on the front as long as they are the same size. I've had 2 shops tell me that even tread patterns could cause damage to my transfer case.

Thanks
Dan.

 

Thanks Eric, ya they aren't the greatest. Even in rain if I give it to much gas the rear end slides very easy.

 

I think wrecking two of those SR-As was a sign from an higher authority. Junk em (or at least pawn them off on someone else that wants them). One of the best changes I made to my truck was going to a good set of tires. I'd suggest a set of Firestone Destination A/Ts, but you really can't go wrong with what you choose compared to those SR-As.

 

If money is a problem, and it often is, I think you'd be ok just getting two of the same size and style as the SR-A. This would be no worse than someone who doesn't rotate their tires and had more wear on one end than the other. Besides, you would only stress the transfer case if you had it in 4x4....and how often is that? snow? mud? In these cases, the slick surface would negate any ill effects. Just don't 4x4 on dry pavement. However, if you got the cash, replace all 4.

 

Welcome to DF and the G3 Dakota section.

 

i have coopers on the front of my truck and goodyears on the back and i have not had any problems.

 

The problem occurs when you have 2 sets of different size tires. So if there is a couple 32nds of an inch difference, going 60mph could give you trouble in terms of binding up. IMO, you should have no problems as long as you never drive in 4 lock while on dry pavement, which you shouldnt ever do that anyways. As long as the pavement is wet so the tires can slip a bit to avoid binding, youll be fine.

 

You won't have a problem at all. That's crazy talk. As long as you keep the pairs together, in the front and rear. But even doing THAT is really only important with different size tires.

Keep the pairs together. I would not discard 2 good tires on the rear, those SR-A's are actually pretty expensive to replace.

 

welcome to the forum