2001 Dodge durango tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2001 Dodge Durango, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/75R15 OEM | R15 | 6x114.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 255/65R16 OEM | R16 | 6x114.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 265/70R16 OEM | R16 | 6x114.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 235/75R15 OEM | 7x15 | 6x114.3 | 25mm | N/A | N/A |
| 275/60R17 OEM | 9x17 | 6x114.3 | 25mm | 110 | S |
| 275/60R17 OEM | R17 | 6x114.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2001 Dodge durango wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 6x114.3 |
|---|---|
| Center bore | 71.6 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
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Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Dodge Durango factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 235/75R15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
215/70R17 |
-0.10% | plus 2 | Safe |
205/80R16 |
0.12% | plus 1 | Safe |
235/70R16 |
0.26% | plus 1 | Safe |
235/80R14 |
-0.26% | alternative | Safe |
235/65R17 |
0.52% | plus 2 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 235/75R15 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 235/75R15 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 205/80R16; one rim size up, 0.12% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 215/70R17; two rim sizes up, -0.10% 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 2001 dodge durango
The 2001 Dodge Durango ships from the factory on 235/75R15 tires mounted on R15 wheels. 4 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 Durango 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 2001 Dodge Durango 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 2001 Dodge Durango, 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 2001 dodge durango
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (7) · Tread / Belt (1)
Reported across: 2001 – 2001 (1 year)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 24% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 97 reports covering every model year of the Dodge Durango 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 | 24% | 20% | 1.2× |
| Sidewall failure | 11% | 15% | 0.8× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 11% | 8% | 1.4× |
| Tread or belt separation | 8% | 13% | 0.6× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 5% | 6% | 0.9× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 4% | 9% | 0.4× |
Mileage at failure
36 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 25,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 11,888 and 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Dodge Durango. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
HIT A SEVERE BUMP IN ROAD WHICH BROKE THE STEEL CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CAR BODY. CABLE WAS LIKELY CORRODED. TIRE DISCHARGED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, STRUCK PAVEMENT, AND BOUNCED 15-20 FEET INTO THE AIR REPEATEDLY NEARLY STRIKING THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING ME. LUCKILY TIRE ENDED UP IN DITCH BEFORE CAUSING ACCIDENT. RETAINING CLAMP IS LOST. SUSPECT THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS SITUATION EXISTS WITH ANY DURANGO OR DAKOTA OF THIS VINTAGE.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE TPMS MONITORING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DURANGO EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TRACKER 2 TIRES, SIZE: P235/70/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CORRODED. THE TWO REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
LEFT CAMPGROUND PULLING PONTOON BOAT, TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES AND RIGHT REAR TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. CONTACTED TIRE INSTALLER WHO CONTACTED THEIR TIRE DISTRIBUTOR AND WAS TOLD BLOWOUT WAS RESULT OF UNDER INFLATION, EVEN THOUGH NO ONE FROM INSTALLER OR DISTRIBUTOR EXAMINED TIRE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER VIA EMAIL AND EVEN SENT PHOTOS OF FAILED TIRE AND ONE REMAINING TIRE WITH LARGE "DENT" IN SIDEWALL AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT EVALUATE TIRES FROM PHOTOS. WE REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES WITH NEW ONES OF A DIFFERENT BRAND.
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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Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2001 Dodge Durango?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2001 Dodge Durango?
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 Durango is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2001 Dodge Durango.
- 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.