Various Topics on Dodge Trucks

..tomation0..

Hey all, I have a couple questions. Ok, first of all, I own a '97 Dakota
sport. The inside of my door says my tire size is P255/65 R15, when I went
to purchase new tires, everywhere I've gone has said my tire/rim size doesnt
match with the "standard size" in their computer for a '97 Dakota, and they
would have to special order them (extra money). So, I guess my question is:
Becuz I bought the truck used, is it possible that the owner before me has
changed something, or did I just get the worlds smallest Dakota? (this truck
sits lower than every other Dakota I've been beside). Also, would P235/75
R15 fit on my truck? They've mentioned something about the wheel well size,
and tires might not fit...anyone know? This is all WAY over my head, I'm
just a girl who wants some new freakin' tires...not asking alot! Thanx in
advance
-Sandy-

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automation001 wrote:

> Hey all, I have a couple questions. Ok, first of all, I own a '97 Dakota
> sport. The inside of my door says my tire size is P255/65 R15, when I went
> to purchase new tires, everywhere I've gone has said my tire/rim size doesnt
> match with the "standard size" in their computer for a '97 Dakota, and they
> would have to special order them (extra money). So, I guess my question is:
> Becuz I bought the truck used, is it possible that the owner before me has
> changed something, or did I just get the worlds smallest Dakota? (this truck
> sits lower than every other Dakota I've been beside). Also, would P235/75
> R15 fit on my truck? They've mentioned something about the wheel well size,
> and tires might not fit...anyone know? This is all WAY over my head, I'm
> just a girl who wants some new freakin' tires...not asking alot! Thanx in
> advance
> -Sandy-

What size tires are on your truck? You need to look at the tires rather
than the door sticker. A quick check from Discount Tires website (are
they in your state?) show the standard size for the 97 Dakota to be
255/65R15 or 215/75R15. If your tires are one of those two sizes then
they are standard. Most tire shops should have them in stock. The
235/75R15 is about 3/4" taller and 1" narrower than the 255/65R15. My
intuition tells me they should fit fine but someone else here thats put
them on would know better.

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"automation001" <automation001@cogeco.ca> wrote in message news:<ku9Ac.14850$XY6.1662985@read2.cgocable.net>. ..
Also, would P235/75
> R15 fit on my truck? They've mentioned something about the wheel well size,
> and tires might not fit...anyone know? This is all WAY over my head, I'm
> just a girl who wants some new freakin' tires...not asking alot! Thanx in
> advance
> -Sandy-

I don't know if this will help but my '93 Dakota 3.9 4x4 Auto (3.55
differential) also came from the factory (as their Optional All
weather wheels package) with 235/75/15.