Corporate Dodge's position on larger tires?

[fkovalski]

Does anyone know of Dodge's warrantee position as to larger than stock tires? I am thinking about going to 285/ 75- r16's but do not want to run into any problems with corporate Dodge if work is needed. They are only about 1" in diameter larger. I have the 3/ 36k coverage which will be out in about 4k miles. But, could Dodge decline covered repairs on the 100k engine warrantee? Any opinions as to excesive suspension/ driveline wear? Thanks -fjk

 

[DEZLPWR]

I was "basically" told by my stealer that my powertrain warranty was shot with the addition of my 35" BFG's. They will even try to deny engine warranty claims due to the addition of larger tires! Every stealer is different though.....

 

[illflem]

While tires a little bigger like you plan on probably will cause no problems many dealers will use any excuse they can to deny your warranty. Any brake or suspension problem and you may be out of luck.

 

[Chipstien]

I agree with illflem. Any suspension, drivetrain, or brake probs will NOT be covered under warrantee by DC's standards. However some dealers may overlook it. 285's might be feasible but you may not want to chance it.

 

[NVR FNSH]

When they try to deny warranty coverage due to 'oversize' tires ask them if the buyer of that brand new dealer installed lifted 1/2 ton out there on the lot will be told that the oversize tires void his warranty.



Brian

 

[krabman]

I have 285's on my truck and the dealer refused to fix a pull to the right I had developed. I took him to small claims court. I should say that I started to take him to small claims, he decided it would be covered after all. I did this after reading where another fellow had done it. In court he brought out some Chrysler pub where they said they had designed in some extra strength to cover the larger tires many owners were likely to install on a truck. That was all the judge needed to hear evidently. This probably wouldnt fly with huge mudders but with a modest tire like a 285... .

 

[Ncostello]

Ya... Dodge brags about the tremendous towing capabilities and all the weight you can haul... the many thousands of pounds... but that 1" taller tire will cause the whole engine and drivetrain to be over stressed and fail... give us a break all you dealerships and DC!!

 

[cmckinney]

I had put the SkyJacker coils on my truck to level it out. While I was installing the lift I noticed my front axle had a leak. Dodge replaced my passenger side axle seal without any trouble. The warrenty was not voided. Larger tires shouldn't void any part of your warranty.



-CM

 

[fkovalski]

"In court he brought out some Chrysler pub where they said they had designed in some extra strength to cover the larger tires many owners were likely to install on a truck. "



Would be good amunition to have this literature in hand if any problems arise. Looks like I might have to stay with the 265's for now. Thinking of "BIG O" brand (big tire store chain out west. ) I like their no questions asked road hazzard. Welcome any opinions on this brand or any others y'all might have. Thanks to all who have replied. -frank

 

[DPKetchum]

The dealer I worked out in service, it had to be obvious that aftermarket caused problems,Huge mudders maybe,but a slightly taller tire would'nt have even been brought up. A problem we encounter often was customers with 25 thousand or more miles with aftermarket tires and a pull. If it was the truck we charged DC,if it was tires the bill for checking,driving,rotating to diagnois was YOURS and betwen you and tire store. FAIR IS FAIR>