1978 dodge w200 4x4

rockyford708 · 11-06-2009, 10:20 PM

im new to this my concerns are that this 1978 4x4 dodge w200 3/4 ton truck extended cab. is what size of tires can i put on it. i bought steel wheels 16x8. i want to carry a 2600 pound slide in camper (truck camper lance) can this baby carry it and how big of tire can i put under her. she is automatic. any info would help me. she also has a 400 engine.

Deathdeelr · 11-07-2009, 08:58 AM

I test fit a set of 34.5" Goodyear OZ tires off a Hummer a few months ago and they just rubbed on the front fenders. Turning radius wasn't effected. I'm debating whether to just trim the metal or lift the truck. Mine sees massive loads or trailer pulls once in a while and very rarely sees any dirt save for my backyard so suspension travel isn't important to me. I would say carrying a camper don't go over 31" and be sure you've got a good load rating; D is good, E is better.

rockyford708 · 11-07-2009, 09:10 PM

thinking of putting 235/85/16 km2 tires on it. and also firestone air bags, if you can think of any other tire size let me know thanks for your help.

Trailmaster · 11-10-2009, 08:39 PM

235 85 16s are about the same size as 7.50 16s, which is probably what it cam with. You could probably also go with 245 75 16s.

rxinhed · 11-13-2009, 01:51 AM

Apparently you're not expecting to put 40's on with no lift. I had LT265/75-16's on my last Dodge, no lift, approximately 31" diameter. I've seen 285/75 and 255/85 size tires on various W200s also.

DODGEBOYS · 11-13-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rockyford708

thinking of putting 235/85/16 km2 tires on it. and also firestone air bags, if you can think of any other tire size let me know thanks for your help.

thats the exact size tire you want if your gonna carry any wieght and inj a E-load range

11-06-2009, 10:20 PM	#1
rockyford708 Registered Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	1978 dodge w200 4x4 im new to this my concerns are that this 1978 4x4 dodge w200 3/4 ton truck extended cab. is what size of tires can i put on it. i bought steel wheels 16x8. i want to carry a 2600 pound slide in camper (truck camper lance) can this baby carry it and how big of tire can i put under her. she is automatic. any info would help me. she also has a 400 engine.

11-07-2009, 08:58 AM	#2
Deathdeelr Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 64	I test fit a set of 34.5" Goodyear OZ tires off a Hummer a few months ago and they just rubbed on the front fenders. Turning radius wasn't effected. I'm debating whether to just trim the metal or lift the truck. Mine sees massive loads or trailer pulls once in a while and very rarely sees any dirt save for my backyard so suspension travel isn't important to me. I would say carrying a camper don't go over 31" and be sure you've got a good load rating; D is good, E is better. __________________ ME HIT BIG DING WITH DA HAMMA!!! '77 M882 sans radio box 318 given the Edelbrock treatment 727/203/D44/D60

11-07-2009, 09:10 PM	#3
rockyford708 Registered Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	1978 w200 dodge thinking of putting 235/85/16 km2 tires on it. and also firestone air bags, if you can think of any other tire size let me know thanks for your help.

11-13-2009, 01:51 AM	#5
rxinhed Registered Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Placerville, CA, USA Posts: 161	Apparently you're not expecting to put 40's on with no lift. I had LT265/75-16's on my last Dodge, no lift, approximately 31" diameter. I've seen 285/75 and 255/85 size tires on various W200s also. __________________ 1987 Dodge Raider, red, daily driver/beater Past Dodges include: 1975 W200 Service Truck, 1975 W200 ClubCab 440, 1977 W300 Dually Service Body

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11-10-2009, 08:39 PM	#4
Trailmaster Registered Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ellicott, CO Posts: 9	235 85 16s are about the same size as 7.50 16s, which is probably what it cam with. You could probably also go with 245 75 16s.