Need to retire my stock tires, I am tired of them. Recommendations???

[DavidRam]

I am either gonna stick with stock size 275/60/20 or go to 285/60/20 or 285/55/20.

 

[ATXHEMI]

 

[ATXHEMI]

285/55/20

The 285?is the width of the tire in mm's.
The 55 is 55% of the width will be the size of the sidewall.

285 is 11.2 in inches. 55% is 6.16 inches.

So 6.16 X 2 is 12.32 + 20 gives you a height of 32.32

 

[DavidRam]

Found a tire size calculator

Tire Size Calculator & Converter, Tire Size Conversion | Discount Tire

 

[DavidRam]

285/55/20

The 285?is the width of the tire in mm's.
The 55 is 55% of the width will be the size of the sidewall.

285 is 11.2 in inches. 55% is 6.16 inches.

So 6.16 X 2 is 12.32 + 20 gives you a height of 32.32

Thanks a bunch bro!

 

[ATXHEMI]

No problem bud.

 

[DavidRam]

So it looks like 285/55/20 is a good size.

The gap to fender difference should be barely noticeable.

 

[BlkRamRt]

Or buy some R/T wheels.

 

[DavidRam]

Lol, naw bro.

I might be the only one, but I really like my wheels...

 

[Csanders1992]

How about some sport wheels? There's a rcsb on here with sport wheels and 305/50s and it looks awesome


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[Gymkata]

Why not try to find somebody selling 2014 Ram 1500 sport wheels. They are 20x9. You can paint or plastidip them easily. Here's a pic of my stock wheels plastidipped.

 

[Gymkata]

So it looks like 285/55/20 is a good size.

The gap to fender difference should be barely noticeable.

Unfortunately you have to look what tires are available in each given size. Here is a screen shot of tires from tire rack available in 285/55R20. Since you never leave the pavement and don't see snow or ice, mud or A/T tires aren't necessary. You can buy them and they will still roll you down the road, but it will be louder, handle worse, and have more road noise. You will have no issues running an A/T tire for 100% road driving, but it doesn't make sense to have a slightly aggressive off road tread pattern if you will never leave the road...not trying to be a downer, just adding a few nuggets of experience...lol.

 

[DavidRam]

Unfortunately you have to look what tires are available in each given size. Here is a screen shot of tires from tire rack available in 285/55R20. Since you never leave the pavement and don't see snow or ice, mud or A/T tires aren't necessary. You can buy them and they will still roll you down the road, but it will be louder, handle worse, and have more road noise. You will have no issues running an A/T tire for 100% road driving, but it doesn't make sense to have a slightly aggressive off road tread pattern if you will never leave the road...not trying to be a downer, just adding a few nuggets of experience...lol.

Your wheels look great! Unfortunately, I am rather attached to my wheels...

You are absolutely right about finding tires that size, the only non-a/t tires I found in that size were PIRELLI SCORPION STR xl 285/55/20 and very few stores carry them. Also, like you said, I definitely do not want an a/t tire.

It looks like I might have to stick to my stock size, and that would allow me to get these (the 420s don't seem to come in my size): Nitto NT 421Q tires - Reviews, ratings and specs in the Las Vegas Area - Discount Tire

 

[Etroze86]

Take a look at a Toyo OC HT things last for ever and are designed like a commercial truck tire that sees only highway.

 

[TriSum]

I was looking at these Nitto's also, I'm just a little concerned with a 640 tread rating and a 75,000 mile warranty they may be a little stiff in the ride department. I'm going to talk to my tire buddy and see what he says.

David

It looks like I might have to stick to my stock size, and that would allow me to get these (the 420s don't seem to come in my size): Nitto NT 421Q tires - Reviews, ratings and specs in the Las Vegas Area - Discount Tire

 

[CWP/RT]

From everything you are saying....sounds like you need to widen your wheels to get the tires and wheels YOU want....We can give you suggestions all day but sounds like you have already know what you want. Just my two cents.

 

[DavidRam]

From everything you are saying....sounds like you need to widen your wheels to get the tires and wheels YOU want....We can give you suggestions all day but sounds like you have already know what you want. Just my two cents.

I hope I didn't/don't sound unappreciative of all the great suggestions...

All you guys have made great points:

1. It's hard to find decent street tires in my size.

2. It would be better if I got different wheels (at least for finding good tires).

3. 22" wheels and Nitto 420s would do alot for the look and traction on my truck.

 

[DavidRam]

I was looking at these Nitto's also, I'm just a little concerned with a 640 tread rating and a 75,000 mile warranty they may be a little stiff in the ride department. I'm going to talk to my tire buddy and see what he says.

David

I'd be interested to hear, too.

 

[CWP/RT]

No, I didn't mean it to sound bad. I have followed all of your builds and you aren't one to settle. So I was trying to help you pick the perfect setup for you

 

[DavidRam]

I am not saying I am getting new wheels, I am saying if I do these would be HIGH on my list.