Recent content by DieselMike29
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Anybody running 285/75-17 Toyo MT's on their pw?
You have to look at ALL of the numbers in a tire size to determine how "tall" they are. The first number (285 in this discussion) is the width of the tire in millimeters = 285 xxRxx tires are ALL 285 mm wide! Second number tells you the ASPECT ratio - how high the tire is in comparison to the...- DieselMike29
- Post #24
- Forum: Dodge Ram Power Wagon
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Bad Luck Truck
Firstly and foremostly (Is that a word?), you do NOT own the vehicle in question. Whoever/whatever you make payments to "does". Does in quotes because the validity of the ORIGINAL (person who allegedly forged his wife's signature) seller's transaction with the dealer is in question. You NEED to...- DieselMike29
- Post #49
- Forum: General Discussions
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20" To 17" Wheels Any Pros?
I agree with what you say, however I think stopping distance has much more to do with what TIRES you wear rather than wheel diameter for this reason: our trucks now all have IMHO worthless but mandated 4 wheel anti-lock braking (If you grew up in snow and ice with NO anti-lock brakes like I did...- DieselMike29
- Post #63
- Forum: Exterior
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20" To 17" Wheels Any Pros?
Mostly FALSE -- I have a 2015 4X4 Laramie CC that came stock with the 20" wheels and 275/60R20 tires and immediately changed them for the Rebel 17" wheels and Toyo 285/70R16 tires. The stock 20" rims and tires are ACTUALLY very slightly (0.3") larger in height than the 17" rims and tires. This...- DieselMike29
- Post #35
- Forum: Exterior
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Squeaky Brakes at 55k
I'm not sure I saw anyone mention that HOW you drive is just as, if not MORE, important to how long your pads/disks/etc last. Do a braking distance test every time you stop compared to coasting half the block to the next traffic light - the coasting will WIN every time. (But even the little old...- DieselMike29
- Post #20
- Forum: Exterior
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Need Opinions
Or better yet - #0 = Rebel 17" wheels with 33" Toyo tires- DieselMike29
- Post #22
- Forum: Exterior
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Is it bad to use the transmission to decelerate
Just like they shift you into "P" if you open the driver's door? (STUPIDEST thing RAM could have done to our trucks -- now you can't open the door at 80 MPH and drive a stake into the ground to see if you are moving (SARCASM!!!))- DieselMike29
- Post #43
- Forum: General Discussions
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Is it bad to use the transmission to decelerate
You do realize that it is ENGINE COMPRESSION that you are using to slow your vehicle when you shift into a "lower" gear, don't you? Having said that, it is neither good nor bad for your transmission to use ENGINE COMPRESSION to slow your vehicle; what IS bad is HOW your force the transmission...- DieselMike29
- Post #34
- Forum: General Discussions
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Ride Quality, Rebel vs Laramie
I have a 2015 1500 Laramie CC. In all truth (and believe you me, I did a LOT of research into the subject when I went to buy my new truck), the only real difference between the Laramie and the Rebel (other than the price, that is) is the frufru interior of the Rebel and that the suspension of...- DieselMike29
- Post #26
- Forum: General Discussions
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Local dealer ticked me off
We bought my wife her Lexus (Hear me out - what I am going to say applies here!) at the Lexus dealer because you can buy a new Lexus at (Ta Da) a Lexus dealer; however, we have the car serviced at the MUCH CLOSER Toy(ota) dealer. (Why? Because the Lexus is a toy(ota) under the hood.) I bought...- DieselMike29
- Post #17
- Forum: General Discussions
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Trucks today
Raise your hand if you remember when seat belts were not even a option. First car I really remember is a 1955 Plymouth 4-door (Belvedere (sp and not sure of the model either)) We had a different car before that, but I don't actually remember it.- DieselMike29
- Post #51
- Forum: General Discussions
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Gear Ratios on the 1500
FYI as well, I get an INDICATED 22 mpg (of fuel, NOT gas) at 80 mph on the Interstate with a 3.92 Limited Slip rear differential! My 2015 Laramie has 17" wheels with 33" tires (Yes, off a Rebel, but I have the higher level of appointments) {Smaller wheels with larger sidewalls equals a MUCH...- DieselMike29
- Post #28
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Maintenance snafu for 2019 Ram 2500
"Luckily(?)" I get my OIL CHANGE (the labor part) free - I still have to pay for the "consumables) - DEF, oil, filter(s), that is, ANYTHING that is taken out and/or replaced. What I don't pay for is doing the routine checks, tire rotation, and, as stated above, the LABOR for the oil change...- DieselMike29
- Post #18
- Forum: General Discussions
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Rear end accident
Essentially, inertia would have kept the box where it was while the tire/wheel got pushed to the driver's side. Even if the box isn't "loose" (feels tight and the bolts (only 4, I think) holding the bed/box of our trucks on the frame aren't loose) it is possible the axle got moved over toward...- DieselMike29
- Post #32
- Forum: General Discussions
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Factory Alarm
What you missed was OPENING THE DOOR! Just unlocking the door does NOT set off the alarm, but if you then open the door while NOT carrying the key fob, the alarm sounds - DO NOT ask how I know, just believe that I do. (Darn that horn is loud!)- DieselMike29
- Post #35
- Forum: General Discussions
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