Re: Tire Size/Speedo--Revisited

From: Craig Rash (2kdaksport@comcast.net)
Date: Thu Aug 14 2003 - 09:50:16 EDT


Where is that dag-blasted "rolling eyes" smiley!! 8-)
"Josh Battles" wrote:
>
> Oh yeah, why 31's on a 2wd truck? You should lower....
>
> --
> - 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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