1991 Dodge caravan tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 1991 Dodge Caravan, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/75R14 OEM | R14 | 5x100 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 205/70R14 OEM | R14 | 5x100 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 205/65R15 | 6x15 | 5x100 | 40mm | 97 | T |
| 205/60R16 | 6x16 | 5x100 | 40mm | 96 | T |
| 225/60R15 | 7x15 | 5x100 | 37mm | 97 | T |
| 205/70R15 OEM | R15 | 5x100 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1991 Dodge caravan wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x100 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M12x1.5 |
| Center bore | 57.1 mm |
| Source | adaptitusa-reference |
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Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Dodge Caravan factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 195/75R14
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
225/65R14 |
0.00% | wider | Safe |
205/65R15 |
-0.09% | plus 1 | Safe |
185/65R16 |
-0.19% | plus 2 | Safe |
225/70R13 |
-0.45% | alternative | Safe |
225/60R15 |
0.45% | plus 1 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 195/75R14 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 195/75R14 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 205/65R15; one rim size up, -0.09% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 185/65R16; two rim sizes up, -0.19% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 1991 dodge caravan
The 1991 Dodge Caravan ships from the factory on 195/75R14 tires mounted on R14 wheels. 6 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Dodge Caravan comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 1991 Dodge Caravan owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 1991 Dodge Caravan, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 1991 dodge caravan
Top issue category: Tread / Belt
Reported across: 1991 – 1991 (1 year)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 20% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 132 reports covering every model year of the Dodge Caravan that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 20% | 20% | 1.0× |
| Sidewall failure | 14% | 15% | 1.0× |
| Tread or belt separation | 10% | 13% | 0.7× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 10% | 9% | 1.1× |
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 8% | 2% | 3.5× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 7% | 8% | 0.8× |
Mileage at failure
51 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 25,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 6,000 and 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Dodge Caravan. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BECAME FLAT. WHEN THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALER THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON ALL OF THE TIRES WITHIN A ONE YEAR PERIOD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ UPDATED 09/16/2014
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH A BF GOODRICH TIRES (N/A), TIRE LINE: ADVANTAGE T/A, TIRE SIZE: 225/55/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A WALL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2010 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRE DEFLATED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING. *SMD THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY PUNCTURES, GASHES OR OTHER REASONS WHY THE TIRE WOULD HAVE DEFLATED SUDDENLY. HE CONCLUDED THAT THE NUT ON THE VALVE STEM HAD CORRODED, CRACKED OFF AND THE SEAL BETWEEN THE STEM AND THE TIRE BECAME UN-SEATED CAUSING THE MASSIVE LOSS IN AIR PRESSURE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT APPEARED THAT THE OTHER TIRES HAD CRACKED OR WERE MISSING NUTS ON THEIR VALVE STEMS AND WERE IN DANGED OF THE SAME CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.
I HAVE HAD TWO TIRE FAILURES, THE MOST RECENT IN MARCH 99 AND THE PRIOR IN SEPTEMBER 98. BOTH TIRES WERE GOODYEAR REGATTA TIRES THAT HAD BETWEEN 13,000 TO 18,000 MILES (RATED FOR 65,000). IN EACH INSTANCE, THE TIRES FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 70 MPH. HE TREAD PEELED OFF THE TIRE AND THE SIDEWALLS BURNED/SMOKED AND DEFLATED. IN 40 YEARS OF DRIVING, ALL KINDS OF TIRES/ALL KINDS OF CARS, I HAVE NEVER HAD ONE TIRE DESTRUCTION IN THIS MANNER--NOW I HAVE TWO. IS THERE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH GOODYEAR REGATTA TIRES? THANKS, JOHN P. MURRAY, PH.D. PROFESSOR AND ASSOCIATE VICE PROVOST FOR RESEARCH, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, 101 FAIRCHILD HALL, MANHATTAN, KS. 66506-1103 EMAIL: JPM@KSU.EDU TEL. 785-532-6195.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
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For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Dodge Caravan is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 1991 Dodge Caravan.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.