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26 messages,  Last post on Nov 16, 2008 at 1:21 PM

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Re: Why 6 lug pattern? [cpav5unc] by dustyk
Aug 21, 2007 (6:02 pm)
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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.
 
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Dusty
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Re: Why 6 lug pattern? [dustyk] by bpeebles
Aug 21, 2007 (6:23 pm)
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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.
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Dakota rims fit by mbnorton
Sep 04, 2007 (5:06 pm)
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Dakota rims fit by mbnorton
Sep 04, 2007 (1:57 am)
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Hi
Does anyone know if rims from a 2004 f150 will fit a 2003 dakota 6 bolt?
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Re: Dakota rims fit [mbnorton] by dustyk
Sep 04, 2007 (5:21 am)
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Replying to: mbnorton (Sep 04, 2007 1:57 am)

I don't know for sure, but my guess would be they don't. Ford has always used a different center pattern than Dodge.
 
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Dusty
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Re: Dakota rims fit [mbnorton] by kcram HOST
Sep 04, 2007 (5:06 pm)
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Replying to: mbnorton (Sep 04, 2007 1:57 am)

F150 wheels have either 5 or 7 lugs - no way they'll get on a Dakota 6-lug.
 
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dakota a/t tires by 2001_dakota
Jan 13, 2008 (6:57 pm)
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Im 16 years old and im looking for some a/t tires to put on my 2001 dakota. I have Bridgestone Dueler Apt p235/75r15 105s on there right now and i want something more aggressive. Im looking for something that is a resonable price but will give good traction off-road.
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Re: dakota a/t tires [2001_dakota] by rick_dwilliams
Nov 16, 2008 (1:21 pm)
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Replying to: 2001_dakota (Jan 13, 2008 6:57 pm)

A good all around tire for on and off road is the Good year Silent Armor. I have them on my 2001 dodge ram and I have been very happy with them. I do alot of driving working construction and there is very little road noise and (knock on wood) I have never gotten stuck in the mud with them either.

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