Hey All,

I am just wondering..., the factory tires on my truck are currently 245/70/R16's I need to replace them , truck model 2009 Dakota 4.7L V8 4x4
What is the maximum width of the tire that I can fit on it I was thinking 255's / 70 / R 16 I hear some people fit 265s ... My truck is a factory stock with no lift kit.
anyone ,


thanks.

Drew

 

265/70/16 is also a stock size that comes on the Dakotas, that will fit on your truck perfectly.

 

265 75 16, i had those when i originally purchased the vehicle, no lift or anything, then i did a 1.5" level with 3" body kit, and now i have 285/75/16. but remember....big tires...big money...

 

Just beware, for some reason, a 265/75/16 tire will rub on some Dakotas. Then some trimming would be needed.
A 265/70/16 tire will fit without any trimming necessary.

 

thanks guys,

I just wanted to make sure, cause the door sticker says it only fits 245's
those 265's don't rub over the fender when you turn your wheels all the way ? I will be getting new tires this weekend and fatter I think the better
not when I think of women though .... lol

Now how does LT tires ride oppose to P tires ???, I heard the LT tires might ride tough and be way too bumpy..., when the P rated tires act more as a sedan... smooth and more gentle...


anyone...

 

i bought the truck with american racing wheels, 16" not sure of the offset, but the 265 75 16 did not rub and i only needed trimming when I went to the 285/75/16, and i needed to take off the mud guards, go to a tire center and have them do a test fit and see if the 265/75/16 rubs, if it doesnt,then youre good to go.

 

The 265/70's will not rub at all, no need to worry.

If you're towing, hauling, or off roading, an LT rated tire would be a better choice. If not, a P rated tire is perfectly fine, and as you say, a more softer ride.

Here is an explanation of the differences from a tire website:



If you are shopping for tires for your SUV or pickup truck, the tires that came on your vehicle from the factory most likely had a "P" or "LT" imprinted on the sidewalls. The "P" means that the tire is simply an overgrown "P", for "passenger car" tire. It is a 2 or 4 ply rated tire. If your vehicle has "LT" tires, it means that the tires were beefed up, with a thicker and tougher sidewall and tread area, and usually a little deeper tread depth, and flatter tread profile (not quite so round in the tread area.) LT tires come in 6 ply rated (LRC), 8 ply rated (LRD). 10 ply rated (LRE), 12 ply rated (LRF), or 14 ply rated (LRG), depending upon how much weight the vehicle manufacturer determined that your tires must carry.

Now it would seem reasonable to assume that any LT tire would be superior than a P tire, because of the extra beefiness. Not necessarily. With tires, EVERY time you gain something, you sacrifice something, too. When you gain toughness of the sidewall with an LT tire, which gives you more load-carrying capacity, you give up a little bit of the soft ride of the P tire. When you gain a deeper, flatter tread with an LT tire, which may give you more tread life and traction, and protect the tire carcass from rock penetration if you drive on a rock road, that same deep tread takes more energy (gas) to flex with each revolution, possibly resulting in just a little poorer fuel mileage. The good news is that if you decide you need a tougher tire for hauling loads in your pickup, or you often drive on gravel roads, you can put LT tires on the same wheels that the P tires are on. The LT's cost a little bit more, but could save you a bunch over the life of the tires.

 

thanks guys,

All the info had been very informative,

I will go with the LT tires as I do lots of camping and driving on gravel roads is what takes me to the lakes lol.


thanks again,


Cheers !!