So, will 17x7J wheels work on my Dakota? One that take 17x8 wheels?

These are 2007 Durango 'Takeoffs'

I have a 2006 Dakota. I'm guessing they will be skinnier wheels, by an inch, but other than that?

 

They should the Dakota and durango are the same thing minus the body from what I understand

 

They should be a perfect fit.

 

ya i ran 2008 durango 18"s on my 2006 for awhile with no issues. same offset and hub size

 

PS they are for sale if you want them! why go 17 when you could go 18!

 

Can I use the same tires I have, 265/65R17 on the 17x7 wheels?

I guess that is the real question. Or would I have to use skinnier tires?

 

The 2 sites that I checked recommend a rim width of at least 7.5 inches for the 265/65/17's. A 245/70/17 size tire would be a good size choice, skinnier than stock, but the same height as your stock sized tires.

 

265's on a 7" wide wheel will work fine.

 

Yeah, so I went and got them.

Rims look real good. Apparently they have about 37 miles on them. People bought the Durango and drove it across the street to Schwabbie's and got new wheels and they threw the factory ones in the back.

One step closer to my stealthy black look on the cheap. It's too bad they don't have these with hub caps that are black...

Say, anyone want Durango Wheel covers? Yeah, I sure don't.

 

my friend had 33x12.5 on 7 inch wide tires before so allthough they arent recomended you wpuld be fine