42RE huh? You must be a fellow V6'er! I've changed my speedo with the
superchips programmer, and I've heard of people getting their numbers
changed at the dealer before as well. IIRC all you need is the number of
revolutions per mile for that particular tire.
- Josh
Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
""Craig Rash"" <2kdaksport@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:8F807B93637B104F96D6A4D187408C0D064906@infocoex2.infosysinc.com...
>
> Noooooo! not this again!
>
> OK, I went to my Friendly Neighborhood Dodge Dealer at lunch today'
> cause I'm about to spring for the BFGoodrich AT 31x10.5s. I wanted to
> confirm with them that the computer could be reset to work with the new
> tires. I was able to get them to hook up the computer to find out. He
> went through the menus on his little portable and said that it COULDN'T
> be changed at all! I found this to be unusual because this model truck
> probaby came with several different tires from the factory. (maybe they
> are all the same dia??)
> He said that it all depends on which transmission is on the truck, and
> the transmission that I have does not allow for changing of tire sizes.
> The entry on my VIN sheet says... Transmission 4-spd. Automatic,42RE...
> I was hoping someone at a dealership could confirm their findings. If
> they are way off could you give me a run down on the menus as to were
> to go to get this done. This guy had a confused look on his face when
> going through the menus that did NOT instill confidence.
>
> TIA
>
> Craig Rash
> -------------
> 2000 Dakota Sport
> ClubCab
> Black
> 3.9 w/FABM
> JVC 12CD changer w/head unit
> See Pics at: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/2kdaksport/index.htm
>
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