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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 01:12 AM
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Default Quick questions about stock dodge dakota wheels?

Im sure this has been asked a million times but I am having no luck finding it. I have an 06 4wd Dakota. I am looking for the offset and backspacing for the stock rims that come on it. They are 16" rims. Here is a picture of the rims on the truck. I am running 265/70 16's now on it and was told when I get my 2'' leveling kit on, I can run 285/70 16's without them rubbing or trimming anything? I want to get new rims also for it to and get some with a little bit of backspacing so they stick out a bit.

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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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It's in the FAQ section.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...07-wheels.html
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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Your stock wheels are 16" x 8", offset of 25.4mm (1"), backspace of 140mm (5.5").

You aren't going to run 285's without some major trimming. 265/75/16 may require some minor trimming, and definitely an easier tire to fit on your truck. Not sure who told you the 285's will fit.

The 285/70/16 will require more trimming than the 265/75/16 due to the extra width, as well as the slight height increase. Plus there is much more of a selection of tires in 265/75/16.

Read the thread posted above, as well as this one. Plus try to keep all of your tire questions in one thread.
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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My truck has 265/70 16's on it now and there is plenty of clearance now with those. And that is without the leveling kit on it yet.

As for a selection of tires, The tires I plan on using come in 285/70 16's.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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Unless you are feeling huge, stick with 265/75/16s and a 2" leveling kit. This will require minor trimming on your factory alloys.

Here are some photos of my truck back in the day with 265/75/16s

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Here are current pics with 285/75/16s

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