ram1500rsm
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- 2014
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7
These tires replaced the set of Falken AT3W 315/70/17 E rated i had. There was nothing wrong with those i just wanted a little bigger tire.
Have about 700 miles on the setup already. 1st time ever running this size/load on this tire model and so far i'm fairly happy with them.
Americas Tire Invoice: 7/20/2019, $358 each, Mileage: 77,128 miles
Tire reputation in all 4 seasons is well known so i won't bother with the details. KO2's should run a little small compared to a Toyo MT or Nitto MT tire, and at 69lbs each they weight less as well.
They're 36.5" tall (Not mounted), 69lbs heavy, balance well and they run smooth like all the other set of KO2's i've had before. Running them at 30psi cold at the moment back from 36psi.
14/32 thread brand new.
Truck details: 14 RAM Express crew cab, Hemi motor, 65RFE trans, 3.92 gears, King 2.5 OE performance coilovers/shocks running them at 2.5" lift front, maybe a little more as i adjusted my Coilovers up 2 full turns compared as before. In the back i have Icon 1.5" springs that have sagged some courtesy of 300lbs of permanent weight in the bed and Daystar 1" spacers. Zone UCA's and in my alignment i run 4.5-4.6" caster driver side 4.9-5.0* caster passenger side. This keeps the front wheels pushed a little forward and away from the seams after lift.
Wheels specs: Raceline Clutch 17x9 -12 offset
Aftermarket front bumper, ICI Throphy prerunner.
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Fully functional setup as she's not a mall crawler
Didn't have to cut anything, front fender liners are in place. had to massage the front fender lips with the hammer but nothing really crazy.
Rear fender liners removed long time ago just because I like to see my shocks and how they’re doing in the rough.
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This is max rub so far at full stuff, same pic mounted on that boulder above, cosmetic rub
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No issues turning full lock when compressed in full
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No issues rubbing in the back (have 1" bumpstop extensions in the rear)
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So far i've had them at 35-40mph in the dirt without issues, will see what happens when i go up to 70mph.
Best of all and really a surprise considering i went up in size from the Falkens
at 36 psi, 16.5mpg
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at 30 psi 16.3 mpg
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I adjusted tire size with Hptuners, MPH verified with GPS, TPMS threshold adjusted wth Alphaobd.
Acceleration is the same as i had with the 315's. Don't feel any difference, truck has the 6 speed trans with factory 3.92 the gears. No issues when braking. Better MPG so far compared to the Falkens, i cant see how but what that heck.
Will update the threat every 5k miles or so, i'll add wear, noise etc, etc, they're quiet so far as they're still new.
Have about 700 miles on the setup already. 1st time ever running this size/load on this tire model and so far i'm fairly happy with them.
Americas Tire Invoice: 7/20/2019, $358 each, Mileage: 77,128 miles
Tire reputation in all 4 seasons is well known so i won't bother with the details. KO2's should run a little small compared to a Toyo MT or Nitto MT tire, and at 69lbs each they weight less as well.
They're 36.5" tall (Not mounted), 69lbs heavy, balance well and they run smooth like all the other set of KO2's i've had before. Running them at 30psi cold at the moment back from 36psi.
14/32 thread brand new.
Truck details: 14 RAM Express crew cab, Hemi motor, 65RFE trans, 3.92 gears, King 2.5 OE performance coilovers/shocks running them at 2.5" lift front, maybe a little more as i adjusted my Coilovers up 2 full turns compared as before. In the back i have Icon 1.5" springs that have sagged some courtesy of 300lbs of permanent weight in the bed and Daystar 1" spacers. Zone UCA's and in my alignment i run 4.5-4.6" caster driver side 4.9-5.0* caster passenger side. This keeps the front wheels pushed a little forward and away from the seams after lift.
Wheels specs: Raceline Clutch 17x9 -12 offset
Aftermarket front bumper, ICI Throphy prerunner.
Untitled by RAM RSM, on FlickrFully functional setup as she's not a mall crawler
Didn't have to cut anything, front fender liners are in place. had to massage the front fender lips with the hammer but nothing really crazy.
Rear fender liners removed long time ago just because I like to see my shocks and how they’re doing in the rough.
Untitled by RAM RSM, on FlickrThis is max rub so far at full stuff, same pic mounted on that boulder above, cosmetic rub
Untitled by RAM RSM, on FlickrNo issues turning full lock when compressed in full
Untitled by RAM RSM, on FlickrUntitled by RAM RSM, on FlickrNo issues rubbing in the back (have 1" bumpstop extensions in the rear)
Untitled by RAM RSM, on FlickrUntitled by RAM RSM, on FlickrSo far i've had them at 35-40mph in the dirt without issues, will see what happens when i go up to 70mph.
Best of all and really a surprise considering i went up in size from the Falkens
at 36 psi, 16.5mpg
Untitled by RAM RSM, on Flickrat 30 psi 16.3 mpg
Untitled by RAM RSM, on FlickrI adjusted tire size with Hptuners, MPH verified with GPS, TPMS threshold adjusted wth Alphaobd.
Acceleration is the same as i had with the 315's. Don't feel any difference, truck has the 6 speed trans with factory 3.92 the gears. No issues when braking. Better MPG so far compared to the Falkens, i cant see how but what that heck.
Will update the threat every 5k miles or so, i'll add wear, noise etc, etc, they're quiet so far as they're still new.
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