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#13 of 26 Re: Recommendations Requested for New Tires [dataguru] by bpeebles May 07, 2007 (5:01 pm)
Replying to: dataguru (May 07, 2007 9:23 am) The Vativva is available in BOTH the "P" (passenger) and "LT" (Light Truck). The "LT" has the stiffer sidewall.   I run the Vativva "P" on my Dakota and the WR on my 56MPG Volkswagen TDI. ===========   To answer your question about changing the outsied tire diamater -- DONT DO IT! The Dakota factory shop manual warns that changing the tire diameter will affect the function of the ABS system.   If you REALLY want to change the tire diameter, the service-manual recommends reprogramming the onbobard computer so the ABS system and speedometer are accurate. Replies to this message: dataguru (May 08, 2007 10:33 am) dataguru (May 11, 2007 8:18 am)
#14 of 26 Re: Recommendations Requested for New Tires [bpeebles] by dataguru May 08, 2007 (10:33 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (May 07, 2007 5:01 pm) Thanks again for the feedback and astute advice. My 2003 QC has 4-wheel discs with both front/rear ABS so I will keep things simple with factory sizing to save from re-programming the various components. I believe the 4-wheel discs were only available for one model year(2003).   Thanks again, Bruce, you are a gem! dataguru Replies to this message: dataguru (May 11, 2007 8:18 am)
#15 of 26 Re: Recommendations for New Tires [bpeebles] by dataguru May 11, 2007 (8:18 am)
Replying to: dataguru (May 08, 2007 10:33 am) FYI...found this Vatiiva recall advisory just now in my research; haven't read the details yet but, thought I post it here for awareness sharing. Here's the link,   http://ohio.adtaker.com/recalls/info.aspx?mk=NOKIAN   Thanks, dataguru
#17 of 26 6 lug pattern to a 5 lug pattern by cjs01dakota Jun 26, 2007 (6:04 pm)
does anyone know the angle on a 01 dakota wheel lugs? im a machinist and i just need the angle on it to make the spacer. or does any one know a site that has this spacer already. im tired of finding rims that are discontinued cause the dodge has such a weird spread. thanks
#18 of 26 Why 6 lug pattern? by cpav5unc Aug 21, 2007 (10:26 am)
I have a 2000 QC. I bought it as a third party buyer. It already had after market rims on it. They were KMC Stealth 18". I got the tires rotated and one of the rims is bent in the hub. I had an extremely hard time finding a replacement rim. All places had was the five lug Ford and Chevy pattern. Why did Dodge do this? How can I get rid of my old rims? Do you know anyone who is interested?   Thanks Replies to this message: dustyk (Aug 21, 2007 6:02 pm) bpeebles (Aug 21, 2007 6:23 pm)
#19 of 26 Re: Why 6 lug pattern? [cpav5unc] by dustyk Aug 21, 2007 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: cpav5unc (Aug 21, 2007 10:26 am) Dodge used a six-bolt wheel on the Dakota for many years because they designed the Dakota to be a actual working truck instead of an image truck. In fact, I've heard a couple of pre-'05 Dakota owners say they are very disappointed that Dodge went to five-bolt wheels on the latest generation Dak.   Six-bolt wheels torque more evenly and are generally thought to contribute to reduced lateral runnout and thus less wheel vibration at speed. They also provide a stronger mounting under high torque and stress load conditions.   You typically will not find six-bolt Dodge wheels for the Dakota in many places because...well they're not for Chevies, although the bigger custom auto places here in Rochester, New York seem to carry them.   Regards, Dusty Replies to this message: bpeebles (Aug 21, 2007 6:23 pm)
#20 of 26 Re: Why 6 lug pattern? [dustyk] by bpeebles Aug 21, 2007 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (Aug 21, 2007 6:02 pm) I agree with Dusty - the 6-bolt pattern is for strength and contributes to the overall heavy-duty nature of the Dak. It is a true WORK truck... not some "me too" weakling pickup truck look-alike. My 2000 dak also has a 12-bolt rear-end. (differential)   Even if your Dak has 4 or 5 bolt wheels, you would have the VERY SAME PROBLEM because most folks do not carry Dodge wheels. You problem is not the 6-bolt pattern... it is the fact it is a Dodge. (Dodge=Different!!)   I assume that you are aware that 5-bolt Ford is not interchangable with 5-bolt chevy nor 5-bolt Dodge...they are ALL different bolt patterns. (diameter of bolt-pattern is different)   Have you tried researching for a replacement dodge wheel on the internet? There are MANY places which should carry what you are looking for.
#21 of 26 Dakota rims fit by mbnorton Sep 04, 2007 (5:06 pm)
#22 of 26 Dakota rims fit by mbnorton Sep 04, 2007 (1:57 am)
Hi Does anyone know if rims from a 2004 f150 will fit a 2003 dakota 6 bolt? Replies to this message: dustyk (Sep 04, 2007 5:21 am) kcram (Sep 04, 2007 5:06 pm)

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